The leaves begin to change color, and the temperature starts dropping; it’s time to prepare for winter. Here are the top 8 fall maintenance tips to ensure your investment is protected for healthy and beautiful water features for years to come. 1. Clean Up Debris Trash clearing: Clear fallen leaves and twigs together with other…
Winter can be a challenging time for water gardens, but with proper care, you can ensure your pond remains healthy and vibrant. Here are the top five common winter water garden problems and how to address them: 1. Freezing Over: How to Prevent Your Pond from Becoming Solid Ice 2. Fish Health Issues: Protecting Pond…
Winter comes with so many hardships when it hits your water garden or pond. There may be damage to the healthy state of the aquatic plant and animal that might lead to an undesirable result within your water garden. And the best ways to achieve winter safety are very simple indeed. Why Winter Preparation is…
Everyone remembers their first pool: the playful splashing, the pristine clear water, and the stench of chlorine burning your nostrils while simultaneously reminding you of the pool’s cleanliness. But a lot has changed since the first swimming pool as people are beginning to fully understand the risks of chemicals used to treat traditional pools. Reflections…
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…
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…