If its a fish pond its better nearer to the house where you can view the fish, you don’t have to trudge through the snow in winter to go and check them and its easier to run garden-safe electricals to it and pond supplies like a pond pump and filter. If you’re going to dig...
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
David Twigg
There are a few factors that can stunt your Koi’s growth. Interestingly, stunted fish tend to live longer, but it’s up to the fish keeper if they want to actively stunt their Koi’s growth or make their fish as comfortable as possible throughout its life....
The primary cost you will incur in having a koi pond is in the construction of it. The dimensions must be correct, as the pond must be large enough to accommodate the fish, effectively filter water, and work without sudden failures. ...
Because of their pond, our ducks are much cleaner, healthier, and happier than they’d otherwise be. Since we have ducks, we were much more adamant about figuring out a natural, self-cleaning DIY pond filter system that relied on biology rather than chemicals to clean itself (e.g. a ...
The sand is carefully raked to make it look like water and waves. In this picture, it almost creates the illusion of movement. Larger rocks are placed along the sides with some in the middle to create a realistic looking river bed. ...
So all you need to power a waterfall is a pump, but if you want the water to stay crystal clear like a natural stream you’ll need a filter and UV. Filters trap waste and break it down and UVs stop green water. Many filters and UVs are combined, and the best filter system for a...
You don't have to keep your pond at a perfect 7.0 pH all the time. In fact, the best pH for koi and other backyard water gardens is 6.5 – 8.5, so if your score falls in this range you don't need to make any changes at all. A number outside this range in either direction me...
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. Surprising Secrets of a Favorite Pond Plant: The Calla Lily The...