Organic Pond Gardening

Creating a truly beautiful water pond in your garden may not be the simplest task as far as waterfalls and similar decorations are considered, but…

In the natural world ponds are large enough and their inhabitants varied enough to achieve balance on their own, where animal waste is metabolized by…

Your pump represents a sizable investment in your water feature, so you may want to keep it alive as long as possible. There are a…

Hair algae is the most dreaded algae in outdoor fish ponds. Hair algae tends to grow in thick unsightly patches in nutrient-rich ponds. It is…

No matter how small or large your pond is, you will need a pump. A completely still body of water will soon become an airless,…

A pond skimmer is a garden pond tool collecting and removing debris from the surface of the water. The skimmer uses a pump in order…

One of the most important aspects of a healthy pond is aeration. Improperly aerated water will be low in dissolved oxygen, one of the most…

Plants are a great help in keeping water clear and clean, and one of the best ways to optimize their abilities is in a Bog.…

Although a natural pond does not require the use of a pond filter a man made pond can only benefit from its use. Pond filters…

What Types of Plants to Use in a Pond? There are several different kinds and types of plants that could be very nice and useful…

Marine biology is the area of science that studies the ocean’s organisms as well as marine and brackish bodies of water. In its method, marine…

Science fairs are events that are both fun and educational for children to participate in. Not only does the child have the opportunity to use…

Frogs are tailless amphibians with a short body, protruding eyes, and webbed toes. Being amphibians, frogs can survive in water and land. Let’s look at…

In many lakes and medium- to large-sized ponds, duckweed can be a real problem. It grows very quickly and in as little as 48 hours,…

Green water and fish ponds unfortunately are fairly synonymous.  Even non-pond owners negatively associate Fish Ponds with bright green water or pea soup water.  It…

Like anything in life that’s worth having, owning a pond has its work cut out for you. There are a lot of things that you…

Koi are kept in outdoor water gardens or outdoor koi ponds for decorative purposes. The Koi is also called nishikigoi, which means brocaded carp. Koi…

When it comes to garden ponds, it is useful to be familiar with the water cycle, in order to understand what’s happening in your pond.…

When we think of goldfish, the first things that come to mind are the aquatic swimmers that we see in fish tanks or decorated fish…

Pond plants are a true dual purpose addition to anyone’s pond or water garden. Most people recognize pond plants as being strictly ornamental and do…

How to choose a pond pump? When choosing a pump for your Koi Pond, there are many different factors to consider. The pump must be…

There are three common materials used in pond liners, each with its advantages and disadvantages. Preformed pond liners provide the easiest method to quickly create…

For people still developing a green thumb, winter can bring with it tons of confusion. To help make sense of it all, get yourself a…

Most folks agree a fish pond would be an attractive addition to the garden but worry about how much pond maintenance it will require. We’re…