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All About your Pond’s Ecosystem: Food Chain
All About your Pond’s Ecosystem: Food Chain

Your backyard pond is more than just a hole filled with water and fish. It’s a living, breathing ecosystem. From the animals we can see to the microscopic bacteria we can’t, our ponds host and invite a plethora of wildlife …

Pond Heaters vs. Pond De-Icer – What’s the Difference?

When it comes to winter pond supplies, one of the most important pieces you can buy is a pond heater. Or is it a pond de-icer? Wait a minute… Some pond owners get confused when it comes to buying …

Pond Lighting FAQs

Adding a pond or water garden to a landscape design is a beautiful way to include a unique natural element and create a relaxing retreat. The water feature offers a variety of options to create the desired effect through a combination of flowing water, …

Do I need a Permit for My Pond?
Do I need a Permit for My Pond?

Whether or not you will need a permit to construct your backyard pond depends heavily on the size of the pond you plan to build and where you plan to build it. A small water garden likely will not need … 

Preparing your Koi Pond for Winter

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When you have fish in your backyard pond, winter pond preparation and care becomes a little more complex than ponds without fish. You have to worry about their well-being, which includes figuring out if you need to bring them inside …

Why is my Backyard Pond Losing Water?

It’s perfectly normal for your backyard pond to lose some water. Along with evaporation, plants and animals love to help themselves to your water supply, leaving you with slightly less water, but not enough to worry about. These small amounts … 

FAQs: Pond Liner Frequently Asked Questions

If it’s time to replace your existing pond liner or you are looking to create an entirely new backyard pond, you’ve come to the right place. We can answer all the questions you may have when it comes to choosing …

FAQs: Pond Pump Frequently Asked Questions

Your backyard pond can be a thing of beauty or a thing of frustration. It depends on how well you manage your pond maintenance. As the pond experts, we get a lot of questions about caring for your pond pump. …

Winter Pond Maintenance Checklist

While you’re probably used to doing pond maintenance during the summer months, you might not realize how important proper winter pond maintenance can be. By keeping your pond healthy during the winter months, it will be that much easier for …

Beginners Guide to Harvesting Rainwater

There are lots of ways to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle and reduce your negative impact on the earth. Minimizing use of electricity and recycling discarded products are two common ways to help protect the environment. Another good way to …