Ponds are amazing and beautiful places. They attract all kinds of wildlife, but that also includes unwanted pests. Ponds often become a major source of food and fresh water for both rats and mice. Rats are very good swimmers and will feast on everything edible in your pond including any fish you might have. Rats…
Your backyard or garden pond isn’t just a beautiful place to relax and dip your toes into the water every once in a while. It’s actually full of life and is in many ways a microcosm of nature at large. But can a backyard pond be considered an ecosystem? A backyard or garden pond is…
When people build a pond in their backyard or garden, they envision beautiful crystal clear water with plants and fish swimming around. But what happens too often is the water turns murky and green very quickly after filling it up. Green pond water is caused by millions of micro-organisms living in your pond’s water called…
If you’re in the process of building a pond somewhere on your property you’re probably evaluating where to build it. Not all backyards have nice sunny spots to place the pond, so what about building in the shade? Will the plants, fish and other aquatic life survive without direct sun? Let’s go over whether or…
Backyard ponds come in all shapes and sizes. They also can have drastically different functions depending on the type of aquatic plants and wildlife you plan on including in it. But one question I get asked consistently is whether or not a backyard pond needs a pump. In most cases, you cannot have a backyard…
If you’re in the process of building or planning your new backyard pond, there are many things to consider. One of the most important of these things is depth. A backyard pond should be about 2 feet deep at a minimum, while a koi pond should be slightly deeper at about 3 feet deep minimum….
Having a backyard pond, or a koi pond, is a great way to beautify your landscape, but it can also be big responsibility. You might be left wondering, how often should you clean your pond? The best time to clean your pond is in the Spring. This will give you the opportunity to clean any…
You may have just finished building your backyard pond, or perhaps you’re still deciding whether or not to build one. Reality sets in – is a backyard pond hard to maintain? It’s a good question. Backyard ponds are not hard to maintain. They do require some upkeep, but thankfully it’s nothing too strenuous. Many pond…
Whether you’re in the process of building a backyard pond or just thinking about it, it’s possible you’re re-thinking the whole thing. Is a backyard or garden pond a good idea in the first place? If you can manage to build one, a backyard pond is definitely worth it. A pond is a cost-effective and…
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