Pondscapes And MoreA portable power station is something that every pond owner should have. This article will explain what they are, how to use them, and why you need one. Do not overlook this piece of equipment when building or owning a koi pond or water garden. What Is A Portable Power Station? […]
Hummingbirds are truly amazing. Unfortunately, in our part of the country (The Mid-Atlantic and North East) there is only one variety of hummingbird that visits us in the summer. That is the Ruby Throated Hummingbird. They start to appear around the end of May into early June in my backyard. Believe it or not, […]
If you are a new pond owner, you may not know what is meant by the term “water changes”. This is a phrase that you will hear quite often. Water changes in koi ponds should be a frequent maintenance practice. Simply put, doing water changes means removing some existing “older” water from your pond and […]
Understanding the bird’s natural habitats Natural habitats for birds as well as all wildlife is shrinking. Populations of birds and their migratory ranges are changing. Many of us try to attract certain types of birds to our feeders, but they don’t show up, or if they do, they don’t stay around for long. […]
What are Aqua Ultraviolet U.V sterilizers are and how they work Ultra-violet U.V. sterilizers are an important part of every pond filtration system that I design and build. Simply put, they are an easy way to ensure that your pond will have clear water. The ultra-violet bulb inside the unit emits a wave of UV […]
No matter what type of filters and how many filters you may have, routine maintenance should always be kept up. The The cleaner that you keep your filters, the cleaner and healthier your pond will be. A dirty neglected filter will only produce more waste returning to your pond. This article will look at the […]
Spring and Fall fish foods are important to understand. In this article, we look to explain what spring and fall fish foods are, and why we need them. What’s the difference? Does it really matter? When we go to a pond supply store, aquarium store or a pet shop, we will quickly see that there […]
If you ask me, I’ll say don’t run your pond all winter. However, a lot of pond owners do keep them running and are confident in doing so, and to them, I say do whatever has worked for you. But if there are any problems, it’s not on me. 🙂 Now let’s talk about the […]
Do I need a pond heater? That is a common question that I get asked frequently as the winter weather starts to set in. What we first must understand is that the purpose of a pond heater is not to heat the water. Its purpose is to simply keep a hole open in the ice […]