The average garden pond will probably never see ducks as one of its inhabitants even if they stop by for a brief visit and depending on the type of duck you may not want them as there are a few species that eat fish, like the Goosander. But most of them live off of aquatic organisms and water weed. Read more »
* Pond Sticks are an ideal, basic diet * Koi Vibrance enhances natural coloration * Wheat Germ Sticks for health and vitality * Feed in spring, summer and fall, when water temperatures are 50 deg. F and above * 2.25 lb box
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Light up that pond or water garden from the depths with this multi-color submersible light. The Sunterra submersible light kit comes with four color lenses (red, green, blue, and yellow) to illuminate the pond, or specific features within it, for brilliant nighttime viewing. The kit includes one low-voltage light, four color lenses, a transformer and the light.
People are now choosing to use light and different effects as a form of expression and decoration in thei (more…)
STOCKING YOUR POND
So by now you will have your pond installed and filled with water that you have treated. Your pond will have all those wonderful plants and your filter and pump will be doing their jobs. So whats next then.. Read more »
POND DECORATION
Although a lot of the landscaping around your pond may have been done when you first built your pond, there may be still some to do. You might just want to change the landscape around your pond. Read more »
Today with modern materials and the extensive different types of preformed ponds, as well as pond liners, we can go mad with our pond designs. We can build any size and shape of pond that we put our minds to, so if you have a vision, then get that vision down on paper and start planning your extravagant garden pond. Read more »
I believe that the way we read and gather information is steering more and more towards the Internet. Now we know that we can research anything on the Internet and many of us do. Any little thing we want to know what do we do..
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There are many pond accessories infact the list is probably endless and although some of these accessories are specifically for the pond some can be for pond or generally the garden, some could even go indoors. Read more »
GET IT RIGHT FROM THE START
This is an important part of your pond, the design. Get the design and planning of your pond right and you will not encounter to many problems.
Solar Fountain Pump
Let the sun power your garden or pond fountain…no need for extension cords!
If you want to add a fountain to your bird bath or pond, or switch from your existing electric pump, don’t call an electrician. These powerful, compact, solar-powered pumps are easy to set up yourself. Both feature a separate solar panel that you stake into the ground where sunlight is most accessible; angle can be adjusted for optimum exposure. 12-3/4 feet long cord and three spray (more…)
KEEPING POND AND FISH HEALTHY
This is a continuation of the last post on keeping our ponds healthy so therefore keeping our fish healthy. It is easy to do and if we do it regularly does not take long. So there is no excuse not to do it. Read more »
Koi, Ponds & Gardens is a British magazine packed full of information, inspirational ideas, and practical advice for those keeping koi and improving ponds and gardens. Issues include health and feeding tips, buying guides, and maintenance advice.
Koi, Ponds & Gardens is a British magazine packed full of information, inspirational ideas, and practical advice for those keeping koi and improving ponds and gardens. Issues include health and feeding tips, buying guides, and mainte (more…)
Whether it is a small container of water on a deck or patio serving as home to a few plants and water creatures or a more elaborate mix of waterfalls, fountains, rockwork, and lighting, the water garden can be a lovely, spirit-soothing addition to one’s property—a place to unwind, relax, and escape the cares of the world. But while water has been a prominent feature in garden designs for thousands of years, it is only recently—with the availability of preformed kits at the local (more…)
