May 5th, 2010

Decorating Your Pond

Sculptures

One easy way to improve your outdoor pond’s aesthetic is by adding sculptures or statuary. There’s a wide variety of pieces on the market with styles ranging from faux life to artsy to the simply fanciful. You can use them as center pieces, as accents to your edging material or even hide them among the [...]

December 4th, 2009

Lightning Water Features

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 [...]

November 30th, 2009

Nitrogen Cycle in a Pond

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 [...]

November 26th, 2009

Pond Lighting

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. [...]

November 22nd, 2009

Pond Building – The Water Filtration System

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 [...]