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How to Find a Pond Leak

How to find a Pond LeakIf you have ever experienced a leak in your pond you will know how time consuming and frustrating pinpointing the source of the leak can be! While all ponds will lose some wa. . .

Planning a Water Garden...

A water garden is the area of your landscape that will provide you with relaxing sounds of the water, while adding to the overall details of your landscape. The water garden is a project that you m. . .

Summer Pond Tips

Use an oxygen tester and air stones to keep your available oxygen level to at least 7.0 parts per million of dissolved oxygen in 90 degree F. water. Koi and goldfish start showing signs of stress a. . .

Planning A Container Water Gardens For Any Yard

I have an admission to make. I’m a natural born swamp-child. To me, there are few things in this world more beautiful than the marshy edges where pond meets woods and creates the perfect growing en. . .

Wildlife in Winter Ponds

This may seem contradictory, but you want to leave a little bit of debris in the pond when preparing it for winter. Some water gardeners net out the fish, completely drain the water and scrub out t. . .

Fall Pond Cleaning

Great question. The answer is it really depends. Doing a full pond cleaning during the colder winter months can be very stressful on your fish. However, if the pond is really dirty and full of '. . .

It's Not Just Water Under the Bridge

Americans want better drinking water -- and are doing something about it(ARA) - Did you know nearly 90 percent of Americans have a serious drinking problem? The problem? Significant concern about t. . .

Hot-Weather Fish Feeding Facts

Summertime provides the best time of the year to water garden – and also to be on the alert for high-temperature problems.To remain healthy and continue growing, fish need to get all the nutrients . . .

Fish Health in Hot Summer Heat

Summer is over, but for many of us - the heat remains. Here a couple of things to do to keep your fish healthy and your pond clear going into winter. First, remember to keep your pond well aerated. . .

How To Build A Waterfall

The number one, most asked question that I receive about water features is "How do I build a waterfall?"The first advice I give is to visit natural waterfalls or at least look at photos. Don't try . . .

Maximize your waterfall flow with the Master DW Waterfall...

A common mistake that beginner water gardeners often make is that they fail to take the height and width of their waterfall into consideration, when they purchase a waterfall pump. Because of this. . .

Overwintering Pond Fish

The metabolism of koi and goldfish is controlled primarily by water temperature. As the water cools, pond fish require less protein in their diet. When koi and goldfish are fed high-protein food in. . .

Water Wall Units Explained

Water walls are almost a must in today’s contemporary style gardens. Often the focal point of the garden, this is due not only to their grandeur but also to their tactility. Modern day urban noise . . .

What to feed your fish during colder winter months

With air and water temperatures dropping in most parts of the country, now is the time to greatly reduce the amount of food you are feeding your fish. When your water temperature starts falling bel. . .

Building A Container Water Garden

Once you’ve chosen a spot for your container water garden – remember, 6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day, no overhanging trees, and a nearby water source (and power source if you’ll be using . . .

Maintaining Oxygen Levels in Fish and KOI Ponds

Severe environmental stressors are the most frequent causes of sudden fish death in garden ponds or other fish habitats, and the lack of oxygen in the water is the number 1 stressor of all.Two majo. . .

How to Choose Water Garden Plants

So the water garden bug has bitten. You’ve dug and leveled and sweated and said words you hope that no one else has heard. Now it’s time for the fun part – picking out your water garden plants! Pla. . .

Patio Ponds

Garden ponds and fountains were once mainly for the very rich. Today, anyone can have a garden pond. A fountain or waterfall can be included almost anyplace--even if your "yard" is limited to a pat. . .

The Many Types of Yellow Water Lilies

The Many Types of Yellow Water Lilies Choosing water lilies for your water garden can be a difficult as there are so many colors, sizes and types to pick from. Among the many types of lilies, you a. . .

Simple steps to build a Tabletop Water Fountain

Water is the essence of life. Creating your own table top fountains is a wonderful way to bring out your creativity and self-expression while simultaneously relieving stress and enhancing your inte. . .