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I empty my skimmer every day. Is there a better way to keep leaves out of my pond? | Decorative Pond & Water Garden Q&A

Posted on September 19, 2011 by thepondguy

Leaves are notoriously difficult to train. Try as you might, they simply fall wherever they please. And when their drop zone of choice is your pond, the task of cleaning them out quickly loses its novelty. Fortunately, there are lots of ways to keep even the most determined leaves out – and cleaning your skimmer on a regular basis is just the beginning.

Filed under: Algae Control, Aquatic Plants, Benefits of Owning, Pea-Green Algae, Pond Cleanouts, Pond Kits, Pond Netting, Pond Vacuums, Predator Control, Season-Long Control, Seasonal Care, Water Gardens & Features, WG-Winterizing | Tagged: , , | 1 Comment »

I think I spotted some eggs in my pond, do I need to do anything with them? | Decorative Ponds & Water Gardens Q&A

Posted on May 19, 2011 by thepondguy

If you have koi fish in your pond, there’s a distinct possibility you may be right. If you don’t, we may have a mystery on our hands. For the purposes of identification, koi eggs are about the size of small beads – or small pinheads. Their color can range from milky white to greenish brown, and you’ll often be able to see black dots – which are developing koi eyes – inside them.

Filed under: Aquatic Plants, Feeding Fish, Fish Diseases, Fish Population, Heron, Koi & Goldfish, Oxygen Depletion, Predator Control, Uncategorized, Water Gardens & Features | Tagged: , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments »

Do great blue herons fly south for the winter? – Water Garden & Features Q & A

Posted on October 15, 2009 by thepondguy

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

Filed under: Heron, Pond Netting, Predator Control, Water Gardens & Features | Tagged: , , , , , , | 11 Comments »

Why do people put dye in their decorative ponds? – Water Garden & Features Q & A

Posted on August 14, 2009 by thepondguy

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…

Filed under: Algae Control, Heron, Koi & Goldfish, Predator Control, Season-Long Control, Water Gardens & Features | Tagged: , , , , , , | 11 Comments »

How Do I Deter Herons From My Water Feature? – Water Feature Q & A

Posted on March 6, 2009 by thepondguy

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 [...]

Filed under: Heron, Predator Control, Water Gardens & Features | Tagged: , , , | 36 Comments »

Protecting Your Fish From Predators – Water Garden Q & A

Posted on June 23, 2008 by thepondguy

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 [...]

Filed under: Heron, Predator Control, Water Gardens & Features | Tagged: , , , , , , | 5 Comments »

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