There is a long-standing debate between pond owners about whether or not to have rocks in your pond.  On one side you will find the group who argue that having rocks and gravel on the bottom of a pond will harm the fish and cause poor water quality. The other side says that rocks and […]

During the cold winter months, it’s especially important to keep an eye on your ponds water level. As layers of ice form water levels begin to drop. Levels can be checked at the skimmer box or along the pond’s edge. The water level dropping too low can result in your pump “sucking air” instead of […]

As we head into the winter months a common question customers typically ask is “What is the best option to keep a hole in the ice on my pond”. There are two options that we suggest, but first here’s why a hole in the ice is important. During the winter a hole in the ice […]

As snow, ice, and cold winds are headed our way our autumn jackets change to heavy winter coats, but what do frogs do to stay alive during the winter months? A common theory we hear is that they burrow into the mud on the bottom of streams and ponds, but that’s not entirely true. Aquatic […]

With cold weather approaching there are a few maintenance changes that every pond owner should keep in mind. It may sound like there is a lot more work during the winter, but there really isn’t. There will simply be a different way to maintain your pond during the approaching colder months that, if done correctly, […]

How do I winterize My Pondless Water Feature? Depending on what type of feature you own, winterization may not be needed. Some things to keep in mind when making the decision about whether or not to keep your feature running all winter long. Pondless Waterfalls These features may be left running all winter long and […]

Here are some things that you can do to keep your water garden looking good during the Fall season. Stop fertilizing your aquatic plants when the weather becomes cooler. This lets the plants know the season is coming to an end.   You may begin to notice an increasing number of yellow leaves this time […]

Water features are a great way to experience the many benefits of the waterscape lifestyle. Including personalizing your outdoor living space and providing a place that wildlife will love. Determining which type of water feature you will have is the first step in designing your backyard oasis. If you’ve done any amount of research than […]

If you have been researching different types of ponds for any length of time it’s very likely that you’ve run across a heated debate between the “rocks and gravel are cool” and the “rocks and gravel will kill us all” groups. It is a debate that can be seen raging on forums and articles across […]

Many pond owners feel a backyard pond isn’t complete without a colorful group of fish to observe and care for. To maximize your enjoyment, as well as the health of the fish, one of the most important decisions you can make is…. What the proper number of fish is for your size pond. Getting to […]