Pond Maintenace

The Benefits of Pond Maintenance

By |2024-10-02T00:40:48+00:00October 2nd, 2024|Koi Ponds & Water Gardens, Pond Cleanouts, Pond Maintenace|

Keeping your koi or ecosystem pond clean is crucial for its health and appearance. Over time, debris like leaves, algae, and fish waste build up in the water. This affects water quality and throws off the balance your pond needs to thrive. A pond clean out removes this debris, keeping your pond fresh, clear, and

Combating Pond Predators

By |2024-07-08T19:13:18+00:00July 8th, 2024|Koi Ponds & Water Gardens, Pond Maintenace|

 How to Get Rid of Pond Predators including Blue Heron How can you tell Blue Heron are stalking?  If you notice fish missing, that’s the most obvious sign.  People also sometimes find half-eaten fish in their pond.  You may also notice your fish acting scared and hiding when it’s time for food.  This is another

Pond vs. Lawn

By |2024-06-02T01:20:53+00:00June 2nd, 2024|Koi Ponds & Water Gardens, Natural Swimming Ponds, Pond Construction, Pond Maintenace|

Pond vs. Lawn: The Environmental Choice Ponds vs Lawn:  The dilemma is real.  Backyard ponds are becoming a popular landscaping trend. Many homeowners want a pond to create a peaceful ambiance or to enhance their outdoor space. They might enjoy collecting fish or plants, or simply love the soothing sights and sounds of water. Ponds

Pond Algae Control 101

By |2024-04-04T01:52:07+00:00April 3rd, 2024|Koi Ponds & Water Gardens, Pond Maintenace|

What is Pond Algae? Suspended algae and string algae are two of the most common types of algae that can be found in ponds. “Green algae” (another name for suspended algae) are single cell organisms that reproduce at an accelerated speed, and because of their size they’re capable of sneaking through most filtration systems making

Aquatic Plants and Their Incredible Advantages

By |2023-12-03T22:29:50+00:00December 3rd, 2023|Koi Ponds & Water Gardens, Pond Construction, Pond Maintenace|

Aquatic plants serve more than just an ornamental purpose in ponds; they play a vital role in maintaining a well-balanced and thriving pond ecosystem. Let's delve into the various advantages these plants bring and why they are indispensable for any pond owner. Varieties of Water Plants: Submerged Plants: These plants thrive beneath the water's surface,

Aquatic Plants for the Win!

By |2023-09-04T14:56:04+00:00September 4th, 2023|Koi Ponds & Water Gardens, Pond Construction, Pond Maintenace|

Aquatic plants fulfill a variety of ecological roles. They are vital to maintaining a healthy and balanced pond ecosystem. There are four categories of aquatic plants. Submerged plants dig their roots into the pond’s bottom and thrive underwater. Emergent plants are visible primarily above water but are also rooted in the soil at the pond’s

By |2023-08-07T00:06:02+00:00August 6th, 2023|Koi Ponds & Water Gardens, Pond Cleanouts, Pond Construction, Pond Maintenace|

The S cience of Feeding Koi The presence of fish in a pond is the number one reason for creating a water feature in the first place for many pond owners. Many pond owners who have kept aquarium fish for years decide to extend their hobby to the outdoors, while others view fish as a

Have You Heard These Pond Myths?

By |2022-11-03T20:28:59+00:00November 3rd, 2022|Koi Ponds & Water Gardens, Pond Construction, Pond Maintenace|

Many of the reasons people might not want a pond actually happen to be myths that simply are not true! If you’ve heard any of the common pond myths, you may be feeling apprehensive about owning one of your own. Rather than a maintenance nightmare, a properly designed and installed pond provides incomparable beauty and

10 Plants that Put “Garden” in Your Water Gard

By |2022-04-03T14:22:51+00:00April 3rd, 2022|Koi Ponds & Water Gardens, Pond Maintenace|

Looking for a way to soften the rocky edges of your pond? Want to add some color and attract beautiful wildlife? Try adding plants! While many people have their own favorite collection of pond plants, there may still be some varieties that you haven’t tried yet. We invite to consider the following list of popular

Five steps for pond algae removal in Dallas, TX

By |2021-10-02T15:33:22+00:00October 2nd, 2021|Koi Ponds & Water Gardens, Pond Maintenace|

pond algae Five steps for pond algae removal in Dallas, TX Pond algae in Dallas can seem overwhelming to many pond owners.  Algae is the most basic plant on the planet and can seem like the biggest problem to many pond owners.  Dallas algae is particularly heavy when temperatures are warm and nutrients

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