Algae growth is a common issue faced by pond and water garden owners. While some algae can be beneficial, providing oxygen and serving as a food source for fish, excessive growth can lead to unsightly water, unpleasant odors, and an imbalance in your pond’s ecosystem. Fortunately, there are eco-friendly solutions for controlling algae in your…
Updated Nov. 2021 While the weather outside might be frightful, designing your backyard water garden should be delightful. Imagine your evenings enjoying the sweet tranquilities of calm water, your backyard illuminated by lightning bugs. For a moment, your backyard transforms into the perfect water landscape. Don’t let the winter blues stop you from dreaming of…
Updated Oct. 2021 If you recently installed a koi pond and have concerns about protecting your fish during the winter months, there are a few things you should know. Koi are resilient fish and can survive in outdoor ponds during harsh winter conditions, which means you do not need to bring them inside for the…
After a long winter, temperatures have finally started to rise and flowers have begun to bloom, which means you can finally enjoy your water feature again. Regardless of how ready you are for the spring season, you should be sure your water feature is ready, too. To do so, give your feature a full spring…
It’s not even Thanksgiving yet, but with steadily falling temperatures across many parts of the United States, it’s a good idea to start thinking about the rapidly approaching winter months. For those who have a natural pool or koi pond in their backyard, winter weather prep is even more important to get on top of…
Adding a koi pond to your property’s landscape is an excellent way to transform your surroundings. Koi are low-maintenance, peaceful and beautiful outdoor pets, and the presence of a koi pond can add property value to your land. Elegant koi ponds also attract other wildlife and provide your backyard with a serene oasis. There are…
Keeping koi can be a somewhat complicated, yet rewarding task. There is often more to koi care than potential owners realize. But koi ownership doesn’t have to be daunting, especially with the right equipment, koi pond features, and koi care products. There are many items and features that have been designed to make koi owners’…
Created by the Chinese centuries ago, Koi ponds are known for their tranquility and beauty — and of course, for containing koi. Koi fish are a colorful carp that are ideal backyard pets because they are social, playful, and hardy, but sometimes they get a varied reputation. For homeowners considering or on the fence about…
Have you ever wanted to improve your backyard with the serenity of the far east? Or perhaps you want a beautiful alternative to the simple foliage growing behind your home? If so, a koi pond might be the perfect solution. The landscaping professionals at Reflections have successfully designed and installed countless of these koi ponds…
By having a koi pond in your backyard, you can bring the exotic serenity of the far east into your everyday life. Koi ponds are often created and designed to bring a relaxing and peaceful energy to homes. Koi pond owners have reported stress relief, relaxation, and higher property values as some of the incredible benefits of koi ponds. What…