No matter how big or small your garden or your pond is, weeding is probably the activity you do most often. It can be somewhat satisfying to pull up these intruders. Essentially, weeds are the healing remedy of nature for locations with no plants. Wondering what to do with weeds around your pond? Here are […]

Caring for a pond can be a great way to spend your time. After you put your pond together, you may want to watch the variety of pond plants thrive. It can be frustrating if your plants don’t grow and flourish properly. It becomes even less of a joy when you see your plants begin […]

Are your fish disappearing? No, it’s not your imagination. There is a good chance that you have a predator or two paying a regular visit to your pond. Typical pond predators are an aspect of water gardens that owners have the least amount of control of. When you manage a pond, it is a good […]

It goes without saying that leeches are not for the faint of heart, to say the least. These tiny segmented worms are bloodsuckers and are actually a relative of earthworms. They use their cup-like, suction mouths and teeth to latch on to invertebrate and vertebrate animals, to feed on their blood. Most leeches thrive in […]

When it comes to ponds and gardens, frogs are considered beneficial. The reason for this is because they consume insects that can be damaging to plants. At the same time, it is also possible for frogs to overtake ponds, making too much annoying noise and overpopulating. Frogs are attracted to ponds for breeding and feeding […]

Once the colder months begin to give way to summer, you might be wondering how you and your pond are going to deal with the scorching heat. During the summer months, the need for pond aeration is greater than at any other season of the year. Although most owners of ponds know this, not many […]

Have you prepared your pond for the months of summer? Depending on what you are using your pond for, you will need to prepare for the summer months. Koi Pond Dedicated Koi ponds will need pump servicing and filter maintenance now that summer has arrived. Check UV bulbs, filters, foams, and impellers. Remember that for […]

Building a garden pond can turn a regular, average-looking backyard into a gorgeous oasis of water. Imagine listening to the soothing trickle of a mini-waterfall or a fountain as a school of koi dart in and out of view. When you add in the flow of water to your garden pond, this automatically becomes more […]

Are your water plants dying? With their vibrant green hues and lush foliage, water plants become a truly attractive feature to any pond. Plus, aside from being aesthetically nice to look at, water plants help your pond establish a good ecosystem. They absorb nitrates and carbon dioxide while producing oxygen. This helps to keep your […]

A crisp and clear garden pond is a wonderful aesthetic addition to any home. Unfortunately, the maintenance of this pond can be a daunting task. One such problem that many homeowners or gardeners face is their pond turning brown. This kind of brown can be best described as murky or tea-like. Finding the Cause To […]