Frogs gobble insects to keep the population in check and serenade you with their songs. Frogs also add diversity to the species supported by ponds by coexisting productively with fish, plants, insects, and other wildlife. They also play a key role in your pond’s ecosystem—in fact, the number of amphibians in your pond can be […]

Pollen can be bad for ponds because it can contribute to the growth of algae. When pollen falls into a pond, it decomposes and releases nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus into the water. These nutrients may act as a fertilizer for algae, which can quickly grow out of control and lead to an algae […]

Fish Feel: When exposed to toxins, their heart rates increase, and they take longer to resume feeding. Fish are intelligent: Their perception and cognition often matches and exceeds that of other vertebrates. Some will even use tools. Fish are sensitive: They like physical connections with other fish and like rubbing up against one another. Fish have […]

According to a study on green exercise, spending as little as five minutes in the presence of nature can improve self-esteem and mood. Outdoor destinations with water offer even greater benefits. Green exercise is the combination of physical activity and nature. It is well known that regular exercise training itself confers various health and psychological […]

Floating aquatic plants can be a very effective way of adding filtration and surface coverage to a water garden. Since these are free-floating plants (having no roots anchored in soil), they draw 100 percent of their nutrients directly from the water, feeding on nutrients that would otherwise feed algae. Depriving algae of necessary sunshine is […]

The weather around the country in the last month is a great reason why you should not feed your fish at the first sign of spring. March weather fluctuates so much that it is more important than ever to not do anything for your fish until the water is over 50 degrees, and even then, […]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlKWg-GPJcw Did you know that Damascus Enterprises and Velvet Touch Rose Care are owned by the same person.   We are currently working on our spring clean ups and Pond cleanings right now.  At Velvet Touch Rose Care we are working to get all of your Roses unmounded and pruned and ready for this season.  

This self contained water feature allows anyone to have a complete water garden in any size setting. A small feature that makes a BIG impact.

Colorful leaves look beautiful on the trees, but as they begin to fall they can find their way into your pond and then eventually to the bottom of your pond. When left at the bottom they will decompose and negatively affect your water quality which can become toxic to your fish. Netting your pond is […]

First a few facts about Algae Types of Algae: The two types of algae that most water gardeners experience are suspended algae and filamentous algae. Suspended algae consist of millions of microscopic algae floating throughout the water. This causes the water to turn green or “pea soup” color. Filamentous, or string, algae forms long and […]