water quality

Water Garden Tips

Water Garden Tips

March 29, 2011 1 Comment »

  “Neglect your watery haven and it could quickly become a stagnant hell” -  words from Andi Clevely over at mydeco.com.  She has some tips for keeping your pond in balance and... Read More »

Algae – It’s Not Easy Being Green

Algae – It’s Not Easy Being Green

January 12, 2011 2 Comments »

Kermit the Frog knows what it’s like to be misunderstood. To conquer algae, one must think like algae. Confusion over exactly where the assemblage of organisms commonly called algae fits... Read More »

Aquaculture – Food for Thought

Aquaculture – Food for Thought

December 10, 2010 No Comments »

Aquaculture is a sustainable food production method that has become widespread, even in the USA. It has been relied upon in more densely populated countries for ages. With declining wild... Read More »

On Frozen Pond

On Frozen Pond

November 19, 2010 No Comments »

The freeze resistant power of Goldfish in a pond is simply amazing. They hunker down as deep as they can, and if they find a pocket of unfrozen water, that... Read More »

8 Ways to Kill Your Koi (And How to Avoid Them!)

8 Ways to Kill Your Koi (And How to Avoid Them!)

September 9, 2010 No Comments »

Koi keeping has become an extremely popular hobby among water garden enthusiasts. They are a colorful addition to Read More »

Springtime Care: Opening Your Pond

Springtime Care: Opening Your Pond

August 25, 2010 No Comments »

Most ponds lie dormant during the winter. If you closed the pond properly in the winter, then opening the pond should be a simple process. However, even if you left... Read More »