Pond Heater – Winter Protection For Your Pond
A pond heater is used to ensure that fish and plant life remain healthy even during the winter months. A pond heater can be used to de-ice the pond, or to heat the pond all year around. If you only want to remove the winter ice, then you need a de-icer rather than a pond [...]
Pond Vacuum – Get Your Pond Healthy And Sparkling Clean
Comments OffIf you are struggling with leaves, muck and debris building up on the bottom of your pond, then you need a pond vacuum. Pond vacuums work like a pool vacuum: they can remove the both floating and sunken debris from your water garden pond. They come with a motor, a tube and a wand/nozzle. Once [...]
Pond Lights – Double Your Enjoyment
Comments OffPond lights can really set the mood to your water garden. They make the pond accessible during the day and the evening. Once you install pond lights you’ll find a whole new atmosphere by which to enjoy your water garden. There’s something quite lovely about spending warm summer nights admiring your beautifully illuminated water garden.
Pond Aeration – Critical For Healthy Fish
Comments OffPond aeration can be critical for keeping your koi fish healthy. Your water garden pond gets its required oxygen from two different sources: diffusion and photosynthesis. The most significant source is photosynthesis, the process from which plants prepare food. Plants add oxygen into water as a result of photosynthesis, in the presence of sunlight.
Backyard Ponds Are The Foundation Of Your Water Garden
Comments OffHaving a backyard pond will definitely be an stunning sight for your garden. In order for the pond to be healthy, it is important for man made ponds to try and reflect the ecosystem of natural ponds. Maintaining the nitrogen cycle ecosystem is essential in keeping algae and toxins at bay.
Pond Filters For Your Water Garden
Comments OffDepending on the size and use of your pond you may need to purchase a pond filter. Pond filters allow the growth of natural bacteria that cleans the water of toxins. Plants are natural pond filters but most ponds will need a man-made filter as well.
Pond Pumps – Healthy Ponds Need Pond Pumps
Comments OffPond pumps come in a different array of models and sizes. A pump is essential to circulate the water around your pond and for creating a waterfall, stream or a fountain. Stagnant water can be a breeding ground for mosquitoes, so keeping the water moving is essential.
Koi Ponds – Careful Construction Needed
Comments OffPrecious fish, such as koi fish, need ponds that are constructed with the utmost care. Depending upon the amount and size of the koi fish, you can construct as wide a koi pond as you like it to be, but the height of the pond side walls suggested by experts is at least four feet. [...]
Pond Liners – Know Your Options
Comments OffChoosing quality pond liners is important for keeping your aquatic life healthy. Don’t make the mistake of thinking you don’t need a pond liner. The reason you need a liner is to stop the water seeping into the soil (and rotting surrounding roots) and to keep the water free of silt. When planning your water [...]
Pond Fountains
Comments OffA pond fountain can add a fantastic atmosphere to your water garden, making it an even more serene place to relax. The great thing about pond fountains is that they can really make a somewhat flat, 2 dimensional, water garden into a 3 dimensional landscape.
Preformed Pond – A Fast And Affordable Pond Solution
Comments OffA preformed pond can really simplify your pond construction. Not only is it easy to install, a preformed pond is also very affordable in price. There are a couple of tips and tricks to buying and installing a preformed pond. Firstly if this is the first time you’ve installed a pond, you might want to [...]
Pond Kits Make Water Gardening Easy
Comments OffAre you interested in water gardening but are not sure how to go about building a pond? Pond kits can be a great place for beginners to start their water gardening hobby. A pond kit allows easy construction of a pond with minimal expense. These kits are “user friendly” saving time and money right from [...]
How To Build A Pond – Part 3 – Installing The Filter And Pump
Comments OffOnce you have installed the liner, you should now install the skimmer correctly – please refer to the post HOW TO INSTALL A POND SKIMMER. Now is the time to work out the best place to position your pond filter and pond pump. Make sure you can access the filter for maintenance. If you have [...]
Pond Skimmers – How To Install The Right Way
Comments OffInstalling your pond skimmer can be quite tricky. The position of the skimmer must be so that the water level is accurate and the water flows throught the skimmer at the correct rate. If the skimmer is too shallow, the lid of the skimmer can block the water flowing. If the skimmer is too deep, [...]
How To Build A Pond – Part 1 – Planning Makes Perfect
Comments OffIt can be a daunting task when thinking about how to build a pond. There are several key elements to any sized pond construction. Believe me when I state it is best to PLAN EVERYTHING before you even begin to start building your pond. Take a bit of time and do some good research. There [...]
Pond Supply – Your Essential Checklist
Comments OffWhen starting your new water garden project it is a good idea to get clear about just what kind of pond supply you will need. Again this comes down to common sense and making sure you are prepared before you start. The essential pond supply for each water garden is going to differ depending on [...]
Building A Pond – Tips and Tricks
Comments OffWhen building a pond don’t make the mistake of thinking that a pond is just a tub of water. A pond needs to be maintained and a few key considerations when building your pond can save a lot of time and money later on. For time and money saving tips on building a pond: