Step by step detailed instructions and photos of how to build a koi pond from start to finish. Combination above ground koi pond and in ground koi pond
How to design a pond First, decide if you want an ornamental fish pond or a wildlife pond, and then where you’re going to place it in the garden. Wildlife ponds look most natural at the lowest point in the garden where water would naturally collect, with the ideal being some logs, ...
Koi fish represent calm and tranquility to me, as it’s so relaxing to sit and watch them swimming in a pond. In Japanese and Chinese cultures they also represent things like luck and prosperity. Whatever they may mean to you, there is little doubt that they are beautiful fish. They have...
The Koi Pond is constructed with straight down sides (no steps) to prevent any predators from walking into the pond and trying to make a meal out of the Koi. There are many styles of koi ponds, but what they all have in common is no rocks, no gravel, no marginal plant shelves, ...
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The Aquascape Water Gardening blog is your resource for learning about the joy of water gardening. Here you’ll find ‘How to’ and tips for maintaining your pond or water garden, koi care, seasonal pond care, and much more. 10 Common Pond Myths Debunked! We’ve heard a variety of reaso...
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Tank/Pond SizeThe general rule is that each adult Koi needs a minimum of 250 gallons for each fish. If you have a female capable of spawning, you’re looking at 500 gallons for each female. But bigger is always better.However, it’s highly recommended that you don’t confine Koi to ...
Landscaped islands in the middle of the pond (or sand as the case may be) are another common design element of Japanese gardens. According tothis educational site, islands figure prominently in Japanese myths, so many people believe they were included in ancient Japanese gardens because of their...