How to Close Down Your Pond For the Season
David Epstein, from GrowingWisdom.com, walks you through the steps of closing down your pond for the winter. Take a look at the related videos for more helpful pond care tips.
We have a waterfall in our back yard that we have been trying to get moss to grow on for years. Finally it is doing really well. (Good ole buttermilk/yogurt)
Preparing Your Pond For Winter
This is a guide about preparing your pond for winter. It is important to properly prepare your pond for winter. If the water freezes without the proper precautions it can damage the pump, plants, and fish.
Uv Pond Filter Does Not Seem To Be Working
I bought a Oase living water filter 4 weeks ago and the water is still green. How do I know if the UV bulb is working?
I moved into a new home and there is a 50 gallon pond in the front yard by front door! It has green algae along the walls. I bought a $50 filter and pump at Lowe's and it doesn't do the job. I have bought stuff to put in the water which also does not seem to help.
Jack Frost didn't think the birds needed a swimming pool, as much as a skating rink I guess. This is what a late spring storm did to our bird feeder I had just filled the night before.
How Do I Clean Lime Buildup Off Sealed Slate Tile Fountain?
We have a slate tile water fountain with a sealer on it and now have lime build up. How can we clean it without harming the sealer?
Keeping Ponds Safe for Fish and Wildlife
One of the greatest joys to having a backyard pond is the variety of wildlife it attracts. Here are some ways to keep your pond a safe haven for wildlife visitors.
Cleaning the Outside of an Old Stone Fountain
How can you clean the outside of an old foundation made from rock?
Transform Your Garden with a Self-Contained Fountain
There is a universal appeal to the sound of trickling water - it calms the spirit and soothes the soul. Fountains are a great way to add a water element to your garden.
A beautiful yard is a treat to the eyes. Remember the four seasons and plant so each season has its own special design. Plants should have their own space in your yard.
Designing a Pond Canopy to Keep the Leaves Out
I am looking for canopy designs to put netting on to keep the leaves out of the pond. The floating net is sinking with the weight of the leaves. It seems it could be left up all year since it is under the trees.
Tips for Installing A Preformed Pond
Preformed ponds are an easy and relatively inexpensive way to get started in water gardening. Most box-garden centers offer several sizes and depths to choose from, including complete kits that contain everything you need to get started-the pond, the pump, and filters-for as low as $100.
Who Do I Call to Work on a Spring Fed Pond?
Who do you call to work on a large spring fed pond? My pond is about six feet low. I think maybe it's the overflow pipe. I know it's been dry, but it's never been this low.
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Keeping Ponds Safe for Fish and Wildlife
One of the greatest joys to having a backyard pond is the variety of wildlife it attracts. Here are some ways to keep your pond a safe haven for wildlife visitors.
Transform Your Garden with a Self-Contained Fountain
There is a universal appeal to the sound of trickling water - it calms the spirit and soothes the soul. Fountains are a great way to add a water element to your garden.
Tips for Installing A Preformed Pond
Preformed ponds are an easy and relatively inexpensive way to get started in water gardening. Most box-garden centers offer several sizes and depths to choose from, including complete kits that contain everything you need to get started-the pond, the pump, and filters-for as low as $100.
Keeping Algae from Growing in a Pond
I have a pond that measures about 30' across and is about 5' deep in the very center, and I want to keep algae from forming without having to treat the water with chemicals, or clutter the pond with plants to block out the sunlight.
