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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 …

Incorporating Your Pond into Your Landscape

Adding a pond to the backyard sounds like a great idea. In fact, this addition to the landscape will increase the beauty of the outdoor space, assuming that a few key considerations are addressed before any of the work commences. … 

Checklist: Purchasing the Right Pond Supplies

Establishing a pond in your back yard is far more expensive and labor intensive than many other landscaping projects, but the result is extremely rewarding. The levels of effort and expense can vary dramatically, according to your plans. Several decisions …

What Makes Backyard Ponds So Beautiful

A backyard can oftentimes be an overlooked part of your property. However, if you take the time to turn this area into the paradise you’ve always dreamed of, you’ll never have to go far for a vacation from your everyday. …

How to Use Pond Pumps to Create Stand-Out Water Features

Ready to take your backyard pond to the next level? The most important tool you’ll need is a pond pump. Pond pumps power all sorts of water features like: Streams Waterfalls Fountains Spitters But with dozens of pumps to choose …

How Koi Pond Kits Make Your Life Easier

Thinking about finally putting in that koi pond you’ve been talking about for the last ten years? A koi pond kit can be that one purchase that finally gets you moving on your dream. With written instructions and all the …

Main Elements of a Backyard Water Garden

If you are considering putting a water garden into your backyard there are a few essential elements that you must plan to have. Backyard ponds require significant planning and resources to ensure it will function properly for years to come. …

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, …

Does Your Pond Need a Waterfall?

Adding a waterfall to a pond or water garden can be beneficial in many ways. You probably already know that a pond adds beauty and a calming feel to its surrounding environment and are benefiting from it. Not only will a …

Is Your Yard Big Enough for a Backyard Pond or Water Garden?

A water garden is a great way to add a dynamic element to your backyard. Moving water adds both a visual and audible rhythm that soothes you after a bad day. It is also a great way to attract birds, …