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With or without fish, a pond is a delightful addition to your garden and… More
A serene pond is often the crown jewel of a well-landscaped garden. Although the… More
Whether it's home to koi or goldfish, fish ponds are an attractive addition for… More
Algae is a common problem in backyard ponds. Aside from being unsightly, certain types… More
Few things can ruin a picturesque Pond like a coating of slimy moss. Pond… More
Not every gardener has the space for large ponds. For those with small yards,… More
In all of its glory as the queen of floating water plants, Eichornia ssp.,… More
Freshwater pond habitats contain three general plant types: those that are floating, those that… More
Knowing the volume of your garden pond is important because this figure will determine… More
No matter how well-balanced a pond habitat, it can always use a few flowers.… More
When picking plants that go next to ponds, look for ones that can survive… More
Holes are an inevitable part of plastic pond ownership. While many pond owners hire… More
...eful element to your landscaping. Caring for your pond regularly prevents larger, and more… More
...he ground. By the same token, installing a garden pond is not as uncomplicated… More
Maintaining a healthy pond is all about establishing a balance between water, plants and… More
...ldlife lover, chances are you have heard of a koi pond, or koi garden.… More
...living habits of koi to keep them healthy in your pond. Besides daily maintenance,… More
...IDE shows you all you need to know about adding a pond or fountain… More
The author of the classic, best-selling book on ponds presents new tips, techniques, and… More
Advice for siting a pond, maintaining water quality, troubleshooting, stocking with fish, plus plenty… More
Canna lilies, native to Mexico, require full hot sun, well-drained soil and a greenhouse in… More
...helters for the autumn and winter, and offering a pond in a sunny area for… More
...e wildlife habitats in a garden, including tress, ponds, shrubs, flowers and... More
Rid your garden of toads by clearing off the clutter of leaves and debris, and… More
Keep raccoons away from the house by getting rid of exposed trash, eliminating water features… More
To keep snakes away from the house, eliminate food sources, such as trash that attracts… More
The bridal wreath plant, or francoa ramosa, is a beautiful plant whose blooms resemble a… More
...he best way to catch and store water is by having ponds or water features… More
... around the property or adding goldfish to garden ponds who will eat the larva.… More
... top of the oil. Changing water in bird baths and ponds will also prevent… More
Making a whiskey barrel water garden requires cutting the barrel in half, lining the barrel… More
Keeping birds out of a garden is done by sprinkling strong-smelling spices around the perimeter,… More
...which makes them very susceptible to overtaking a pond. Contain water lilies well to prevent… More
Caring for a hardy lily pond plant requires digging them up in the winter to… More
To fix poor soil drainage, raise all of the flower beds up at least a… More
Green Goddess Calla Lily make great flowers for shade gardens. Get tips on planting and… More
Learn about Irises in this free video clip on perennial gardening. More
Elements of landscaping are hard to choose from, get expert yard and landscape design tips… More
Planning a landscape design is an important part of the process, get expert yard and… More
Watch as a seasoned professional demonstrates how to clean a deck with a power washer… More
Learn about using landscape lighting and water features in your garden from an expert in… More
Learn gardening tips and advice on aquatic gardening from a horticulture expert in this free… More
...re buying a house that has a small man made water pond. 2 little ponds actually one flows into the other. any tips on caring for it? right now it's got lots of leaves in it, I'm wondering if it should have been tarped over during winter, or if that… More
Hello Everyone. Just thought I'd drop a few lines here ane tell you about myself.I am married, have 4 grown children and a grandson. I am living for now in Upstate N.Y. but my home is in Seattle, Wash. We have 3 yorki-maltese poodle dogs and 2 cats, who think… More
i knew they were illegal to have them in ponds here but not in fish tanks i've always wanted to have a pond full of them but never did cause of the law http://pressherald.mainetoday.com/news/local/060725exoticfish.shtml More
...ext spring.. we really need some rain, rivers and ponds are low here, but decent temps for Nov so i am not going to complain!! More
an artist on Wetcanvas recently posted photos of this flower and wondered what it was. he lives in Mesa, AZ. here's his description: it was about 2' - 2.5' high, the blue-ish - lavender-ish flowers probably 1/4"maybe bigger - maybe up to 1/2". Popped up beside the reeds in one… More
I was online last wk. and I am applying to be certified as a backyard habitat , from the National wildlife federation. Has any of U seen that show on Animal Plante ?? Well , U can go online and apply to be certified. Just fill out a form and… More
Hello Everyone: My husband built a beautiful pond and waterfall for me about two years ago. The pond is 550 gallons, pump is 1800 gph, and we have a filter with water running through volcanic rock. I am so proud of his crafmanship (he is a bricklayer) and love my… More
Hello pond Keepers! Wish to get in touch with pond keepers here... Hope to see a lot. Thanks.:) More
Installing a backyard fish pond is an aesthetic addition to your landscaping and offers a bit of tranquility as well. However, taking care of backyard fish ponds is not as easy as one might think. And, you have to do more than simply install the fish pond and then let… More
:broccoli: Who here has a pond, if you do talk about it. I love hearing about other peoples ponds, even put in your pictures. i built mine 2 years ago, its an insert pond and sits in bricks with rocks around it and koi, i love it but its not… More
...nt. It seems to like open, wet areas as there are ponds or marshy areas very close to where it… More
I am new to fish ponding but know the helpful people here can give me some tips. What is required to keep fish in a small pond.. that is less than 1 acre? I seeded it with catfish and large-mouth bass 18 months ago. I have two ponds and am… More
... wondering will wild sea birds try to eat fish in ponds? Thinking of making a pond but want to know this first.lol. More
We have goldfish that live in ours and a couple of toads that visit often. More
No matter how small the pond or 'rock pool' in my case, you will likely find froggies. The first fellow will get a seat upon the pool, his name is Freddie the Fisher Frog. The trio are the Gamblers. Notice they sit under the solar light so they can play… More
... i just recently picked up a slightly used prefab pond liner at a local garage sale and i would like to build a box for it so i can use it on my deck instead of in the ground. i have check with my local garden and pond people… More
...t 15 inches of rain yesterday ! Its filled all my ponds up and then some. More on the way. More
Does anybody add pond salt to their ponds? If so is there an easy way to figure out how much you are supposed to put. I have 3 ponds and often am unsure about the amount I should put in. One pond is about 200 gallons, one is about 60… More
I came across this pic on the ponds thread and I'm DYING to know what this tree is !!! Anyone know ??? More
...dog can't get to it at all. Now, we want to add a pond. One of our neighbors has a really nice pond thing but it cost like 2000$. Is there… More
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