You would think that your koi need a drink of water like the desert needs another grain of sand but just like us; they too need a little refreshment from time to time. Koi utilize water to maintain proper body functions the same as us but they just do it a little bit differently.
Filed under: Feeding Fish, Koi & Goldfish, Water Gardens & Features | Tagged: fish, fish care, fish food, Fish Population, Koi & Goldfish, water garden | 2 Comments »
A lot of our summer activities revolve around our pond. The warm sunny seasons see us hosting parties, swimming, fishing, or just unwinding at the end of the day lounging around outside. Regardless of how you enjoy your down time, you expect your pond to be in pristine condition when having guests at your home or before you decide jump in for a swim. Frustratingly enough, it is the warmer seasons that encourage weed and algae growth that can throw the proverbial wrench in the works.
Filed under: Aeration, Cattails, Chara (Algae), Duckweed, Emergent Weeds, MuckAway, Pond & Lake, Pond Clear, Pond Dye, Pondweeds, Sago Pondweed, Season-Long Control | Tagged: Aeration, aeration system, airmax aeration, beneficial bacteria, muckaway, pond dye, PondClear | 6 Comments »
A great way to spend your evenings at home is to sit out in your yard and enjoy the beautiful weather and scenery. It is nothing short of maddening to be chased back into your home by hundreds of swarming mosquitoes buzzing around your head and painfully biting your arms, neck, and legs. You can use citronella candles and bug spray to keep them at bay but you’ll have much more luck if you treat the source directly.
Filed under: Aeration, Mosquitoes, Pond & Lake | Tagged: Aeration, controlling mosquitoes, get rid of mosquitoes, mosquito bits, mosquito dunks, Mosquitoes | 4 Comments »
While the warm sunny weather is great for enjoying the outdoors this summer, it can also create some headaches in your water garden. A lot of you may notice that your stream and waterfalls are growing a nice coat of green algae as we continue through the warmer summer months.
Filed under: Algae Control, Seasonal Care, Water Gardens & Features, Waterfall | Tagged: Clarity Defense, defensepac, Muck Defense, Nature's Defense, Oxy-Lift Defense, seasonal defense, water garden, Waterfall | 2 Comments »
Those of you with at least a couple years of ponding under your belt know that beautiful summer sunshine comes as a package deal with algae and green water. While it can be painful to look at for even a couple days, when your pond is being properly maintained it can be a quick and simple process to whip your pond back into shape.
Filed under: Aeration, Algae Control, Algae Defense, Chara (Algae), Pond & Lake, Pond Dye, Water Clarity, Water Quality | Tagged: Aeration, algae, Algae Control, algae defense, beneficial bacteria, chara, pond dye | 6 Comments »
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear that you have bacteria in your pond? You probably think that your pond is dirty, or it may cause disease or get you sick. The truth is while some bacteria are associated with negative effects, bacteria are present in any functioning ecosystem diligently working behind the scenes to maintain a healthy and balanced environment. If you properly maintain your pond you will create an environment that promotes the presence of beneficial bacteria.
Filed under: Aeration, Muck, MuckAway, Pond & Lake, Pond Clear, Water Quality | Tagged: Aeration, aeration system, airmax aeration, muck, muckaway, Pond Clear, Water Quality | 9 Comments »
You treat your pets like children so it is easy to understand how upsetting it can be when one of them falls ill or does not feel well. While your children are able to tell you where it hurts, it is a bit more difficult to figure out what ales your fish. For this reason alone it is a great idea to focus on prevention instead of waiting to cure. What can you do to prevent fish illness and how can you tell if your fish may be coming down with something?
Filed under: Fish Diseases, Pond Vacuums, Water Gardens & Features | Tagged: defense pac, fish care, fish disease, pond & fish conditioner, pond salt, pond vac, sick fish | 4 Comments »
You don’t have to own a water garden to enjoy the sights and sounds of a waterfall in you backyard. Although they are built a bit differently, it is completely feasible to construct a waterfall in your large farm pond.
Filed under: Pond & Lake | Tagged: pond construction, pond decor, pond liner, pond pumps, pond waterfall, Waterfall | 2 Comments »
Like so many other water gardeners out there, you’ve labored diligently throughout the seasons to build the perfect back yard oasis, but between work and errands you are never home early enough in the day to sit and enjoy the scenery? A few simple steps can make the difference between some night time relaxation or simply being stuck in the dark.
Filed under: Water Gardens & Features | Tagged: aquatic plants, Lighting, lighting up your water garden, night, underwater lights, water garden | 1 Comment »
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