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Holiday Gifts for Pond Owners

Sometimes finding the right holiday gift can feel impossible. Well lucky for you if you have someone in your life that has a backyard water garden you are halfway there. You know they enjoy caring for their pond, so why …

Hot Weather Pond Tips
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While many of us embrace the summer heat after a long, cold winter and get excited to spend time outdoors with our gardens and backyard ponds, the heat can actually pose some problems for our fish. The biggest threat to …

Backyard Pond and Water Garden Safety Tips
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You have finally finished installing your backyard pond and it’s time sit back and enjoy the fruits of your labor. After carefully planning, digging and filling, your pond is something to behold. But even if you have surrounded it with …

How Do I Fix a Tear in My Pond Liner?
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Have you noticed the water levels in your pond dropping or large patches of wet areas around it? If so, there is a good chance you have a leak in your pond liner. But don’t panic. You probably will not …

Can I Overdo it with Beneficial Bacteria in my Pond?
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Ever wondered if it’s possible to have too much of a good thing? Well in the case of adding a lot of beneficial bacteria to your backyard pond there might be. Beneficial bacteria rids your pond of unwanted organic debris. …

Why is my Backyard Pond Turning Green?
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If you have a noticed a green tinge to your backyard pond upon the arrival of Spring you are not alone. This is a pretty common occurrence and it doesn’t mean that your pond is in any particular danger. It …

Pond To-Do List for Spring
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Spring is on the horizon and with it comes seasonal pond maintenance. You know you need to clean up your pond and take care of the water before you can start enjoying your pond this spring, but there are a …

Spring Pond Maintenance – Water Care
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Spring pond maintenance does not only mean cleaning. Your pond water is part of a delicate ecosystem, and after it’s been dormant all winter, you’ll want to take special care when you’re making changes for spring. Here are our tips …

Spring Pond Maintenance – Spring Pond Cleaning
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After a difficult winter, the weather is finally breaking, and we’re all ready to be outdoors. These warmer evenings and weekends are the perfect time to start thinking about de-winterizing your pond so it can be up and running when …

All About Raising Tadpoles
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If you have a backyard pond you may be considering adding fish or frogs to the water. Having these creatures splashing around in your pond can be a delight to watch and listen to. Like any animal, they will need …