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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 ...
Why Pond Liming Is Important(Post)Pond Liming is prevalent in certain parts of the U.S., particularly the southeast. There are three key benefits to it, which are an increase in available nutrients, a way to sterilize the pond before ...
Aquascaping 101 Class at Fitz’s Fish Ponds in Green Brook(Post)Have you ever looked at a beautifully crafted planted aquarium and wondered how the heck anyone could do that? Have you ever tried to recreate one of these aquascapes with little to no success? If so ...
SUSTAINABLE SUMMED UP: LAWNCARE(Post)Many assume that landscapers are part of the "green" industry. The image of working outdoors, planting trees, and tending to nature seems environmentally friendly. However, traditional lawn care prac ...
Why You Should Use Pond Pliers(Post)Ponds and water gardens must be monitored and maintained all year round, which often involves manual tasks such as trimming branches or shrubbery, removing leaves and debris from the water, and getti ...
What You Should Know About Pink Pond Water(Post)Pond water may occasionally turn pink, which can be alarming for pond owners who see it for the first time. Below is an explanation of why this occurs, what should be done about it, and whether or no ...
Project Spotlight: "The Natural": A Backyard Oasis(Post)For this backyard oasis our team showcases hardscape and stonework to bring in nature's elements to this backyard pond. Our team was chard with not only building a koi pond and beautifying its surrou ...
The Best Pond Temperatures By Season(Post)Maintaining the right temperature in your pond is absolutely essential. Certain species of plants and fish thrive at specific temperature ranges, and may become ill or die at others. To make matters ...
Fitz's Fish Ponds Is Proud To Welcome Judd Jason To The Family(Post)Fitz's Fish Ponds is excited to welcome Judd Jason, a landscaper who has been in business for thirty years, to our family. This collaboration is a win-win for both parties as it allows FFP to expand ...
How To Keep Mosquitoes Away From Your Pond(Post)Mosquitoes are unpleasant, and like many things in life that are unpleasant – they are tough to get rid of. Mosquitoes are attracted to stationary bodies of water and this is precisely what pon ...
How To Prevent Problems With Your Waterfalls(Post)Waterfalls are popular in ponds and water gardens, and for good reason. Falling water is visually appealing, produces a pleasant sound for the ears and keeps the water within the pond circulating whi ...
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 ...
Essential Koi Pond Accessories for a Thriving Ecosystem(Post)A thriving koi pond is not just water but an ecological system dependent on proper koi pond accessories for clean water and healthy fish. Proper use of essentials like pond filters, aerators, and UV ...
Project Spotlight: "The Boulder Beauty"(Post)This project took us out to a beautiful home in Princeton, NJ where we reshaped an entire backyard. The yard was originally filled with boulders and steeply slopes down– this space took some se ...