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How Pond Management Influences Restocking And Landscaping(Post)
Knowing when to restock your pond is very important, whether you’re working with one that is established or recently built. Aside from fish, other things that will need to be restocked include ...
Pond Plant Spotlight: Mosaic Plant(Post)The mosaic plant is related to the genus Fittonia and is prized by many due to its stunning foliage and veins which are a combination of pink, white and red. The downside to this plant is that it ca ...
Why Should You Add Submerged Plants Into Your Pond?(Post)Many pond owners overlook submerged plants because they don’t provide the visual appeal of surface plants such as hyacinths or water lilies. However, there are a number of key benefits that sub ...
Custom Hexagon-Shaped Formal Pond in New Hope, PA(Post)At Fitz’s Fish Ponds, we pride ourselves on turning visions into reality, creating stunning, functional ponds that showcase artistry and engineering. One of our latest projects, a custom hexagon-shap ...
Top Tips For Your Pond Plants(Post)Many of the techniques used to produce stunning and vibrant pond plants are the same applied to traditional gardens. Just a few of the things you’ll want to consider include the plant’s h ...
How To Manage Duckweed in Your Pond(Post)Although many pond owners like duckweed due to its beauty, and the manner in which it propagates, it can become a problem over time if not properly managed. Some variants of duckweed don’t have ...
Adding Fathead Minnows To Your Pond(Post)Fathead minnows (Pimephales promelas) are a small, fast-reproducing forage fish used to feed bass and bluegill in stocked ponds. Most owners stock 1,000 to 2,000 per surface acre, in fall or early sp ...
The Five Most Fundamental Pond Lighting Techniques(Post)Adding the right pond lighting to your landscape is the best way to enhance it, especially at night. Below are five fundamental techniques which are used by professionals to produce both distinctive ...
How To Convert Your Swimming Pool Into A Koi Pond(Post)The typical large city has thousands of swimming pools, which require considerable costs for upkeep. The most tedious aspect of owning a pool isn’t so much the cleaning, but the fact that it is ...
Why Is It Not Ideal To Switch Off Your Waterfall During The Night?(Post)It is natural to want to keep your pond or water garden as energy efficient as possible. This has left some enthusiasts wandering if it’s possible to slash their energy costs by turning of ...
How To Use Beneficial Pond Bacteria Most Effectively(Post)One term that new pond owners will hear about frequently is beneficial bacteria. When most people think of bacteria, they think of the harmful variety, but some are positive and a necessity for the e ...
Why Koi Jump Out of Ponds and How to Stop It(Post)Concerns arise when koi unexpectedly jump out of the pond. Although uncommon, koi jumping can be a sign of a problem in the pond. Owning a pond raises specific questions. One of the most common conce ...
Caring for Pond Plants Through NJ & PA Fall and Winter(Post)As the vibrant colors of autumn sweep through NJ and PA, pond owners must shift their focus towards preparing their aquatic flora for the approaching winter. Here are essential steps tailored to New ...
What Are The Different Type Of Ponds You Can Add To Your Backyard?(Post)Water gardening has evolved over the years. From a small koi pond to an entire ecosystem pond with mini waterfalls, people using ponds to satisfy their interest in nature as well as beautifying thei ...
Top Fish Care Questions Asked By Pond Owners(Post)When you implement the appropriate fish care measures needed, you will more likely than not see your fish thrive in your ponds. Here is a list of fish related questions that new pond owners may have, ...