Do great blue herons fly south for the winter? – Water Garden & Features Q & A – Week Ending October 17th

The bane of fishpond owners, great blue herons, will make a quick meal out of pricey koi and graceful goldfish. The good news is…

Why do people put dye in their decorative ponds? – Water Garden & Features Q & A – Week Ending August 15t

If you’re new to the hobby, the thought of adding dye to your pond may seem like a foreign concept! Why would you want to add color to the water that you’re working so hard to keep clear? Well, there are aesthetic reasons…

How Do I Deter Herons From My Water Feature? – Water Feature Q & A – Week Ending March 7th

A fish lovers nightmare…the heron! Ever wake up in the morning, walk out to your water feature with a cup of coffee (or orange juice for you non-coffee drinkers) and discover a [...]

Protecting Your Fish From Predators – Water Garden Q & A – Week of May 2nd

Blue Heron Decoy: These decoys, when used correctly, will deter blue herons away from your water garden. Here’s why: Blue herons are very territorial birds. If a heron sees [...]