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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 …

Why Do I Need a Pond Pump? | Garden Water Garden

A sudden freeze hits your backyard pond, cracking your old submersible pond pump. This is not uncommon when you have an older unit that has been in your pond for several years. But, the after-effects can sometimes seem catastrophic for …

Water Garden Pump Types
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Depending on what type of backyard pond you are trying to create, there are a variety of different pond pumps available to meet your needs. Whether you want to build a beautiful waterfall, utilize a stand alone fountain or simply …

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, …

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 …

My Pond is All Foamy. What Gives?
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Is your backyard pond starting to look like you just dumped soap in it? There’s a reason for the sudsy look of your water. The culprit of all that buildup is most likely an excess of organic material in the …

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 …

Summer Pond Maintenance Checklist

Proper upkeep during the summer months is vital in maintaining a clean, healthy, beautiful pond. Knowing the proper preventative steps to keep algae under control and pond water clean goes a long way in avoiding headaches down the road. Here …

What’s the Best Temperature for My Backyard Pond?

As the seasons change, so does the temperature of a water garden. Pond maintenance is a crucial part of safeguarding the health of the plants and fish that live in it. Plants, flowers and especially goldfish and koi prefer a temperate …

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. …