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Water Quality: The Key to Healthy Koi(Post)
Most pond owners come to have a passion not only for the aesthetic of their pond, but also for the aquatic life that inhabits it. At Fitz’s Fish Ponds our passion lies with Japanese Koi a ...
Choosing Water Features For Business Premises(Post)Successful business owners will tell you for a fact that investing in anything that can help your business stand out from competition is a smart move. That is where indoor water features like fountai ...
Tackling Fin Rot In Your Pond Fish(Post)If you have chosen to have a pond in your outside space, you are likely to have also chosen to stock it with ornamental fish, koi or the many other types of fish. Whilst you can easily look after the ...
Is Your Waterfall Feature Aerating Your Water Garden Well?(Post)Some pond owners feel that their waterfall feature is sufficient aeration for their pond, but is it? As the waterfall churns and moves water by the gallons, it can certainly look like the pond is get ...
Above Ground Ponds vs. Below Ground Ponds(Post)Ponds have a magical ability to calm us down; any form of discomfort such as stress could be easily curtailed. Since our bodies are mostly made of water, the water in the pond can provide this simila ...
Why Not Deactivate Irrigation During Rainy Season(Post)At first, it doesn’t make sense to keep your irrigation system running during rainy season. However, rain alone is not sufficient to keep your lawn in optimal condition, and those that deactiv ...
What Should You Do About String Algae?(Post)String algae are an issue that every pond owner has to deal with. While algae is acceptable in small amounts, too much of it can be a cause for concern. Below are some things you should know about st ...
Pondscaping Ideas For Your Inspiration(Post)There is no limit to the many ways pondscaping can be used to enhance your pond or water garden. When the right ideas are implemented pollinators such as butterflies and bees will be attracted to you ...
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Drip Irrigation(Post)Drip irrigation, which is also known as trickle irrigation, is one of the best ways to apply nutrients and water to crops, and below are some reasons why this is the case, along with some advantages ...
Strategies For Preventing A Plugged Pond Filter(Post)A filter is a necessity for ponds and water gardens, but owners face a dilemma: they aren’t supposed to clean them, and yet they are susceptible to becoming plugged. How can a plugged pond filt ...
How to Choose the Right Pond Filter for Your Pond(Post)A healthy pond is vital for the long-term health and success of your koi. Whether you're creating a new koi pond or caring for an existing water garden, selecting the right pond filter is one of the ...
Don’t Neglect These Fall Pond Maintenance Tasks!(Post)Fall is a time when many pond owners may find debris and leaves in their pond. This may clog up the pump and cause build-up. With the constant falling leaves in fall and the dropping temperatures, c ...
Project Spotlight: A One-of-a-Kind Custom Koi Pond & Water Feature in Virginia(Post)Two streams. An infinity edge. Massive waterfalls. Crystal-clear water. And a koi pond designed to flow through the architecture of a dream home. Some projects challenge you to rethink what a backyar ...
7 Most Common Pond Emergencies(Post)A pond is a complex system, and like all complex systems, it is subject to Murphy’s Law, a law which states that "anything that can go wrong will." When something bad happens to your pond, it c ...
Should You Get An Aeration System For Your Pond?(Post)A quality aeration system is a necessity for ponds and water gardens. It will improve the overall environment by lowering algae and maintaining cleaner water for fish and other organisms that reside ...