Tips to Create a Low Maintenance Pond


One of the best ways to take advantage of your outdoor space is to install and cultivate a pond. The gentle sound of wind whistling along the surface, the burbling brook you installed in the corner, watching the bright flash of fish as they flit past. Nothing is more relaxing and beneficial for your mental health. Nothing is more aggravating than giving up every weekend...
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My Water is Covered in Foam! What Should I Do Now?


Foam is a natural occurrence on your pond, and in small amounts won’t harm fish, but it is important to get a handle on it before it starts affecting the oxygen and light levels in your water. Not to mention that it’s not very nice to look at. Why is My Pond Water Foamy? Pond foam is caused by organic material breaking down within your...
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Why Do Water Gardens Attract Snakes? And How Do You Deal with Them?


Why does it always have to be snakes? If you have a water garden and have seen a slithering, sleek tail whip out of sight, you might rethink ever leaving your house again. It seems like snakes are pulled by a magnet to your pond. So why, and how do we keep them far, far away? Why Do Water Gardens Attract Snakes? Fresh Water Keeps...
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6 Koi Pond Essentials That Pond Owners Didn’t Know They Need


While we all know about the most basic essential elements of a koi pond (a basin of water and some big fish), you can add some crucial components to get the most out of your koi pond. 1. Flow-Through The water in a koi pond needs to be changed periodically to help maintain your koi's health. At a minimum, you should be changing 10-20% of...
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