By: Andrew Fisher Tomlin | 2010-03-26 | Recreation & Sports If there's one element of a garden that will get the most attention then for me it's always a great pond. It's irresistible to adults and children whether it's a formal pond, and informal wildlife pool or even a stream. Over the years I've built all of these and there are some key factors to take into account when designing your first pool and some top tips for maintaining it successfully. read more
By: Lara Davidson | 2010-11-27 | Landscaping The algae in the pond can be treated in different ways. First, you can use pond treatments that are safe and will not affect the health of the fish and plants. Second option is to keep sunlight from entering the pond water. And the last would be the use of chemical-based algae treatments, also known as algaecides. read more
By: John Madu | 2010-03-27 | Recreation & Sports A growing number of people are looking into Koi carp ponds as a way to add a bit of flavour and beauty to their backyards and their homes. Koi and carp kept in the same pond is generally a great option for keeping fish with variety and yet harmony, since the first Koi fish that were kept in the imperial palaces in china were bred from a variety of coloured carp fishes. read more
By: Lara Davidson | 2010-11-27 | Landscaping Wouldn't it be nice to spend some time by your tranquil pond, just listening to the flow of the water and watching the fish swim here and there? Ponds really add relaxing effects to our home, but putting up one in your backyard is not as easy at is seem. There are many factors that we should consider to successfully put up a pond. read more
By: Trevor Zacek | 2011-11-06 | Pets How to use the proper koi pond supplies to maintain an optimal koi pond and maintain the delicate balance on which your koi’s lives greatly depend. read more
By: Article Manager | 2011-05-02 | Electronics Pond and fountain pumps are the most significant equipment of garden water additions as it not only clean the pond and fountain but it also beautifies the pond and fountain. Without the use of these pumps there would be no water movement and the stagnant water might leads to unwanted pests that can be harmful for both the ponds as well as the pond inhabitant. read more
By: Jhon Ford | 2011-07-25 | Gardening A pond pump not only helps to drive a filter and keep the water fresh but in fact it is also used for many water purposes like for example a waterfalls or statues. read more
By: Daryl L Davis | 2010-03-31 | Recreation & Sports Do you dream of owning your own Koi pond? Are you ready to get started? Koi pond construction and upkeep is no easy task but this guide will help you. Koi, like any other pets, require time and money to maintain. The majority of first time Koi owners become frustrated because they have the illusion that keeping Koi is easy and completely worry free. read more
By: Tyra Robertson | 2010-12-05 | Landscaping The pond ph varies on the time of the day you conduct the test. Ph readings done in the morning are lower compared to the tests done in the afternoon. read more
By: Lara Davidson | 2010-08-06 | Nature Using water treatments is one of the best options to cope with green water ponds which are formed by the existence of algae. It is thee problem which any gardener has to face and it is possible to control it in case of not completely eliminating. Through repeated applications of green water algae treatments, it can be controlled. read more
By: Tyra Robertson | 2010-12-09 | Landscaping Buffers are important in ponds to make sure that everything in the pond is balances. Particularly the pH levels. read more
By: wendy | 2011-07-01 | Gardening A basic element in ponds is pond algae. This is highly important in the whole ecological balance of the pond since it helps in the production and the cycle of oxygen within this localized area where a good amount of living organisms highly utilize oxygen. read more
By: Stephen Drummonsy | 2011-01-19 | Landscaping There are 6 groups of plants which you should consider for your pond. This article and a few of the following ones are all about what we call Marginals. When we talk about Marginal plants we think of them as purely ornamental as they do not play a part in maintaining a satisfactory balance in the pond. read more
By: Akon Martin | 2012-03-16 | Home Improvement Puddles, ponds and lakes make up for a rich bio-diversity around us. And therefore, they call for a special care … one that looks after both the protection and promotion of the ecosystem. The ponds have a delicate balance of organisms. read more
By: Lara Davidson | 2010-07-29 | Nature One fundamental process of pond maintenance is pond treatment. However, things comes differently when you adopt some fishes or own a koi pond. The very first thing you should take into consideration is that the manner you treat this type of pond is not similar to the way fishless ponds are treated. read more