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When to Add Water to Your Pond

Knowing when it is time to add water to your pond is as important to maintaining overall pond health as having the right pond supplies. Sometimes it can be difficult to determine whether you should add water to your pond …

The Power of Cold Weather Fish Food

As humans, we often eat different kinds of food – and different amounts of it – depending on the weather. For many of us, summer is a time to eat lighter foods like salads, grilled fish, chicken, and fruit. We …

How to Keep Your Pond Pump from Clogging this Fall

Your pond pump is an essential part of what keeps your favorite ecosystem functioning. During the fall, it has to work extra hard to try to combat all the leaves, sticks and other falling debris bombarding your pond on a …

Seasonal Pond Pump Maintenance

Taking care of your pump is not a one-time endeavor. It’s important to do seasonal pond pump maintenance to make sure that it your machine is properly prepared for the conditions that come with changing temperatures. Fall During fall you’ll …

Quick Fixes for Your Pond Pump

If your pond pump starts malfunctioning, this doesn’t necessarily mean you need to purchase a replacement. Some of the problems that occur have a quick fix, and you may be able to take care of them on your own. What …

Cleaning Your Pond Pumps: Why, How and When

The month of August is going to be all about pond pumps. We’re going to talk about how to clean them, how to care for them and how to make sure they work effectively in your pond for years to …

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. …

What Pond Filter Media Can Do for You

As I discussed in my previous post, pond filters are an essential piece of any healthy and functioning backyard water garden. Your pond filter is responsible for filtering out the harmful waste, chemicals and toxins that would otherwise make it …

Purchasing a Pond Filter: Why It’s a Must-Have Item

Whether you are building a brand new pond or have had one for years, you’ll need to make sure your pond filter is ready for the challenge that lies ahead. Springtime means that pond life will come back to life, …

Hit a Break in the Weather? Get out Your Leaf Net

In many areas of the country, winter brings freezing temperatures, gloomy days and seemingly endless amounts of snow. This year especially has been a brutal one for residents all over the country. There has been little relief from the frigid …