Our ecosystem is shared by all kinds of amazing creatures. Unfortunately, not all of them are very good for our backyard pond and gardens! But the good news is there are a lot of insects and amphibians that we can …
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 …
The weather outside is certainly turning frightful for many areas across the country. Winter is officially here, folks, and for those of you who have backyard water gardens, this is a critical time of year. Fish ponds are designed to …
Long gone are the hot days and balmy nights of summer where you could sit in your backyard and enjoy the sights and sounds of your beautiful water gardens and fish ponds. Now the leaves are falling off the trees …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Maintaining a backyard pond requires diligence and hard work. Skimming, tending to plants and fish, checking on electronic features, and more are all part of what keep your pond functioning and enjoyable for years to come. While you may depend on …
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 …
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. …