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Why The Skimmer Box is So Important(Post)
The skimmer box is a contraption that many pond owners take for granted. However, it is an essential item that you don’t want to be without, and below is an overview of what it does, why it&rs ...
How To Choose The Correct Pond Netting(Post)Most pond owners know that they should use netting, especially during autumn, but there are lots of options available, so which is the right one? Below is a guide to choosing the correct netting for ...
How To Filter Pond Water Effectively(Post)Water quality is one of the most critical factors to the long term viability of your water garden or pond. A lot of people feel that water and pond maintenance in general is a hassle, but it doesn&rs ...
What You Need To Know About Troubleshooting Pond Pumps(Post)Although newer pond pumps have become more dependable and efficient in terms of energy, they are subject to Murphy’s Law and are ultimately vulnerable to malfunctions. The good news is that due ...
Top Tips To Keep Your Pond Leaves-Free(Post)Your pond is the centerpiece of your garden, and debris such as falling leaves can affect the overall well-being of the aquatic animals in your pond. Leaves that fall into the pond will decay over t ...
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 ...
Is Your Pond Ready For The Fall Season?(Post)Fall can be a hazardous season for ponds when they are not properly maintained. Falling temperatures and leaves are just a few of the problems pond owners will face, so it is important to remember th ...
How To Identify A Leaking Pond(Post)Water gardens or ponds have limited ways water can escape. The water available in a pond recirculates so the water level remains constant always. However, if you notice the water levels in your pond ...
How To Protect Koi From Herons, Raccoons, And Other Predators(Post)Koi fish are beautiful, peaceful, and easy to spot in a clear backyard pond. That’s exactly why predators notice them too. Herons, raccoons, cats, foxes, mink, otters, and some birds of prey ma ...
Winterizing Your Pond: A Comprehensive Guide for Bucks County, PA(Post)As winter settles into Bucks County, Pennsylvania, it's crucial to prepare your pond for the chilly months ahead. Proper winterization ensures a healthy and vibrant aquatic ecosystem while safeguardi ...
Need To Balance Your Ecosystem Pond?(Post)Maintaining balance or equilibrium within an ecosystem pond is essential; otherwise it will succumb to the effects of entropy, or increasing disorder and decline. Given the high cost involved with in ...
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 ...
How To Prepare Your Pond For Spring(Post)Those that own ponds in northern climates must make special preparations for winter, but what about spring? What you do with your pond after winter occurs is just as important as what you do before.
Pond Cleaning Isn't As Easy As You Think!(Post)Many pond owners, particularly those who are new to the hobby, underestimate the importance of pond cleaning. Ponds are complex ecosystems which are subject to the laws of entropy and if they are not ...