Tropical water lilies are by far my favorite aquatic plant. Even though they are an annual plant, their performance still make them an excellent investment in your water garden. What makes them so great? Blooms, blooms and more blooms. And …
One of the most important pieces of your new pond is the sound of the waterfall. Yes, I said sound. While the appearance of the waterfall adds to your water garden, the sound of the waterfall sets the mood and …
An easy way to calculate the flow over a waterfall: Every 100 gph at the discharge point gives a flow 1″ wide and 1/2″ deep. Be sure to allow for head loss when choosing your waterfall pump.
Foam has been widely used as a media for pond filters. Foam has excellent surface area for beneficial bacteria and is extremely effective when differing foam densities are used in the pond filter. Foam is also effective at removing suspended …
Algae thrives on excess nutrient and sunlight. Limiting either or preferrably both will help control algae your the water garden. Check your fish load. You should only have 1″ of fish for every 10 gallons of water in your pond.
Want a clean, healthy water garden with virtually no maintenance? Here’s some advice: Oversize your pond filter. Larger pond filters work better and require less frequent cleaning. Use a solids handling pond pump that won’t clog. If this is not …
Some handy tips: Divide & re-pot your plants annually. A growing plant blooms better and more frequently and remove nutrients from the pond water that would otherwise fuel algae growth. Root-bound plants grow very slowly and have fewer blooms. Fertilize …
Want that big waterfall for your water garden but don’t want to pay and extra $60.00 a month to operate the pond pump? When choosing a pond pump, it is easy to get torn between performance and energy costs. I’m …
When choosing a pond pump for your water garden, it is important to choose the correct type of pump for your application. Magnetic-drive pumps are the best choice for most small to medium sized water gardens. Mag-drive pumps use little …
Always look at the energy costs when choosing your pond pump. An energy effcient pump will literally save you thousands of dollars over five years. Here’s a handy calculation for determine the energy cost for your pond pump: (watts x …