December 4th, 2009
If your pond has a garden water feature such as a fountain, stream or waterfall you’ve probably given some thought to how you’re going to light it. It’s a shame if you can’t enjoy watching your pond water spray and splash all through the night as well as the day. Lighting can also be useful when doing maintenance and can even make your pond safer. Besides, adding lighting to your water feature gives you the chance to create an entirely new nighttime look to your pond.
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November 30th, 2009
A backyard pond is a living ecosystem. It requires constant maintenance, which may be impractical for the busy water gardener. Even if you have nothing to do but wade in and take care of your pond, it is still in your best interest to create a pond that can take care of itself. That’s why it is important to understand the Nitrogen Cycle, the natural process that keeps your pond healthy for both fish and plants.
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November 26th, 2009
While most ponds try to imitate nature by utilizing as little technology as possible, there is no harm in adding lighting to your pond. Most ponds are beautiful enough as they are. Lighting simply allows that beauty to shine even through the night. And best of all, lighting is a matter of style. Lights don’t really affect the health of your plants and fish so feel free to choose whichever light suit your tastes.
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November 22nd, 2009
Keep your pond healthy with the proper filtration system
While there are different types of filters, they all operate on the same principles. Water is pumped into the filter, gets cleaned and then goes back out to the pond, sometimes through a stream or fountain. Pump, filter and water feature: the combination of these elements is called the Water Filtration System. With a properly installed filtration system, your outdoor pond to will stay clean and healthy for years to come.
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Ensure that your pump is strong enough to move the necessary amount of water through the entire system. Aside from the size of the pond and the distance of the pump output, you’ll have to consider the resistance that the filter’s solid media creates. Continue reading Pond Building – The Water Filtration System
November 18th, 2009
A common concern for pond building and maintenance is how you end up handling the various kinds of debris that will eventually end up in your pond. Keeping your pond clean can be pretty difficult, but with the proper equipment, minimizing the effort you take to keep your backyard pond healthy and clean is a little bit easier.
Keeping the filter clean is essential for a healthy pond
One of the first things you can do is attach a filter to your pond’s water pump. This should help you in trapping any unwanted elements. The only downside to getting a filter is that you’ll have to take the filter out and clean it once in a while, but this is a lot simpler when compared to going around the pond with a net in order to chase down every floating piece of debris. A properly filtered pond can stay clean for many, many years. Continue reading Pond Building – Filter’s Function
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