We live in the high desert and did rock landscaping, put in some astro turf and 2 ponds with a river in between. (at a cost of $15,000 but we love it now!) Strangers driving by stop and tell us how great it looks!
We had a garden beside the kids playground that had to be moved because the wild blackberries were killing the plants. My 10 year old son came up with this plan. We worked hard for 5 days digging the pond and transplanting the garden.
Looking for information on treating a fish pond for fungi.
Does anyone know of any plants which will grow in water other than water lilies. I made a small rock garden with a tiny pump for running water. I am wondering if there are any plants I can stick in among the rocks which don't need to be planted in soil.
Will Blackbirds Harm My Fish Pond?
I have blackbirds this Spring flying into my pond and dropping a white jelly substance. Will this stuff harm my fish?
We moved into our bungalow about 3 years ago and found an enormous garden, (never had a garden before). We set about slow and tentatively, bit by bit, my husband being a joiner and me trying to be a gardener.
Green Slime on Surface of Pond
We have a green (almost a fluorescent green color) algae-like material covering the whole surface of our pond. If you put your hand in it to scoop it up it looks almost like a bunch of tiny seeds and slime that sticks to your hand. Each year it gets worse and this year there are actually plants growing about 6-10 inches high on it. It hardly resembles a pond any more. Does anyone know what this is and how to get rid of it?
Any ideas of how I can make my own pond planting baskets?
Using Child's Swimming Pool For Pond
We have a plastic turtle-shaped sandbox that my children no longer use. Can I fill that with water and water plants to make a pond? If so, is it okay to put a couple of goldfish in it, too? Thanks!
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.
My standing indoor water fountain.
Create an affordable autumn fountain by using any container filled with water a pump and decoration that water can pass through. Adorn with mums, pine cones and place apples inside fountain.
Preparing Your Pond For Winter
As the air temperature cools, so does the temperature of the water in your pond. When average daily temperatures drop below 60-70º F, significant biological changes start to take place in aquatic plants and fish. Here are some tips for preparing your pond for winter.
Protecting Pond Fish From Wildlife
Tips for setting up a pond to prevent pests from eating the fish.
My mother and I built this pond.
We put in a river rock feature in our front yard last year; we added to it during the course of the year. The river rock came from my late sister's home in the Ozark Mountains; we added pea gravel around the feature.
How can I keep my cats and neighbor cats out of my pond? They are eating my fish and frogs.
Pond and Birdbath at Site of Cut Down Tree
We had to cut down a dead tree a few years ago but could not remove the stump for several reasons. To cover up the stump and some raised roots we decided to put in a pond and garden.
Dealing with a Garden on a Steep Slope
On this steep slope leading up to the lawn, I used natural rocks found around our property to make tiers. On the bottom tier, I planted sweet alyssum and sedum.
My Froggy Crossing Pond Craft Project and Photo. This was our summer 2006 project. We had collected various sizes of rocks from vacation spots, my late sister's home in Heber Springs, Arkansas, Europe. . .
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.
