Backyard ponds can be expensive to install so it's important to get it right the first time. Here are 10 common pond mistakes to avoid.
A guide to the best heron deterrent methods for garden ponds. Information on how to protect your pond fish from herons and other predators.
You can protect pond fish from herons and more using one or more of these 10 methods. It's easier to enjoy your pond when you don't have to worry or stress.
Care and Maintenance of a Koi Pond is a big job, but is super-rewarding. Click here to learn the basics of koi pond care for beginners, and get started!
Water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes) care, facts, planting, hardiness and growing advice. How to properly care and plant water lettuce in garden ponds.
Looking for creative pond edging ideas? Here are 7 attractive ways to beautify and naturalize the edges of your garden pond.
Cameleon plant (Houttuynia cordata) growing, care, seeds, benefits, uses and facts. How to properly care for and plant fish mint in garden ponds.
Follow our easy steps to ensure a naturally-balanced, low maintenance pond throughout the year!
Information on how to lower pond pH for safer fishkeeping. Advice on water testing, and a look at what can cause pH changes in garden ponds.
A guide to koi pond winter care, including important steps for winterizing a pond and things you should consider for safe winter fish keeping.
Get creative and inspired by our 15 budget friendly DIY garden ponds ideas that you can make at home and impress your guests.
Guide to the cost of koi fish and how much koi fish are worth from top breeders and regular pond stores. Koi price chart & pricing comparison.
Check out these amazing waterfall pond and water garden ideas.
Super simple guide on how to clean a pond without draining the water - in just 3 easy steps! Especially handy for ponds with fish in it.
Justine and her family live in inner-suburban Sydney. They have a small yard. And her garden grows fun, food and fish... right next to the cubby house. In
Types of feshwater pond fish which can live in outdoor ponds. List includes best pond fish for small ponds, large ponds, farm ponds, and wildlife ponds.
Everything you need to know, from pond planning to caring for you koi A koi pond makes a dazzling addition to any yard or landscape, and keeping koi is a highly rewarding undertaking. Building your own koi pond is surprisingly easy,...
Guide on how to make a pond safe for swimming, including how to treat & test a pond for swimming and the dangers of unclean swimming ponds.
Yes, you can clean your pond water naturally and fast with this Empress of Dirt method—no chemicals needed. It works in fish ponds and most murky water starts to clear within hours.
Looking for small backyard pond ideas? Here are 15 small ponds that are perfect for tiny backyards and easy to install yourself.
Backyard ponds can be expensive to install so it's important to get it right the first time. Here are 10 common pond mistakes to avoid.
A guide to the best pond fish shelter for koi and goldfish. Information about shelters for fish, and reviews on the best models.
As Koi became more accessible, people started buying these exotic fish for their garden ponds. Koi can be very expensive, fetching up to $200 000 at an auction house, which may imply that they need royal treatment when introduced to your garden pond! So how often should you clean your Koi pond? Koi ponds need
Fun facts about koi fish, interesting facts about koi carp, and educational facts about koi. Updated list of the best koi fish facts and information.
A guide to the best heron deterrent methods for garden ponds. Information on how to protect your pond fish from herons and other predators.
Have a look at the Best Plants for a Koi Pond that will surely add visual appeal and drama to the little ecosystem in your home garden!
This is our first time in the Loire Valley - a very pretty part of the world indeed. We visited two Chateaux. Chenonceau is thought to be the best, and I can see why. The grounds and buildings are immaculate....
The depth of your koi pond will have a tremendous impact on the survival and health of your koi fish. But, how deep should a koi pond be? Let's find out!
Most of us have learned as children that plants help clean the air. One of the hazards of deforestation is air pollution. But did you know that plants also play a part in cleaning our water? As with air, plants that live on and in the water absorb carbon dioxide and expel oxygen. In aquatic environments, this is helpful to fish and improves water quality. Plants in aquatic systems also absorb nutrients, bacteria, metals, and chemicals. Plant-based water filtration is getting a lot of attention lately as a sustainable method for cleaning water without chemicals. In 2013 an Oxford University student, Stephan Goodwin Honan, won an international award for his model of a plant filtration system that removes arsenic from water. Cleaning Water With Moss With this natural way of water filtration getting attention as a way of sustainability, a number of recent studies have looked into the role different plants could have on remediation, or the removal of dangerous substances. For Instance moss, not having a root system, absorbs water and nutrients throughout the entire plant. In 2017, Researchers at the RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science (CSRS) in Japan published a study which showed Funaria hygrometrica, a certain type of moss, can absorb a large amount of lead due to a special kind of acid in its cell walls. Later that year, a research group at Stockholm University in Sweden conducted a similar study showing that an aquatic moss, called Warnstofia fluitans can help remove arsenic from water. It grows in Swedish wetlands contaminated with the toxic arsenic from nearby mining operations. The study found that thanks to the moss, the waters arsenic levels dropped 80% in under an hour. Instead of being absorbed by the plant, the arsenic was bound to the plants tissue, making the water safer for humans and animals alike. Pine Tree Water Filter Another model, based on a MIT research team used xylem in pine to filter bacteria from the water. Xylem is the porous sapwood that takes water from the roots of the tree up towards the leaves. The xylem acts as a natural filtration system for the tree. Using sections of pine branches that had been stripped of their bark the researchers added a piece of plastic to the end of the branch. The dirty water flows through the branch where the natural system removes bacteria and sediment from the water. Plants That Filter Water Heavy metals, bacteria, oil and other pollutants can be removed with the help of wetland plants. Cattail, typically growing between 5 and 10 feet tall, can remove metals such as zinc, cadmium, lead and nitrate from water. Water mint, or Mentha aquatica, grows up to 6 inches high with light purple flowers and should be first planted in a container before being moved to the water. Once it is, water mint can help clean water by removing bacterias like E. coli and Salmonella. Soft rush, or Juncus Effusus is a grass like aquatic plant that grows up to 3 ½ feet high. Washington State University Extension states that in addition to bacteria and oil, Soft Rush also removes heavy metals such as zinc, copper and cobalt from the water. You can make a pond garden in your yard that filters water. Water lilies and iris's are two great pond plants that also filter water. Water lilies have proven especially effective in absorbing heavy metals from the water. They also provide shade for fish and help to reduce algae growth. Submerged plants that grow under the water are very good at absorbing pollutants. They will also oxygenate the water and keep fish healthy. Cabomba and hornwort are two good submerged species to plant. The water in your pond can be a great source of an emergency water supply so it's important that it be clean and healthy DIY: Water Garden for Pollinators Follow along for some inspiration as Bridget and Titan, gardeners in zone 10b, show us how they put together their whiskey barrel pond! Whether your garden is big or small, make the most of your space with these tips and watch the full DIY: Water Garden for Pollinators video on the Kellogg Garden Youtube Channel. Remember, plants do much more than filtrate our air supply, plants also play a huge role in keeping water clean by absorbing carbon dioxide and expelling oxygen. Whether it is xylem, iris's or lilies, water can be and is filtered by plant life! Now that you know what plants to add to your garden, find a store near you to buy Kelloggs organic soil and start gardening today! Share The Garden Love
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Do you raise koi fish and goldfish in a backyard pond? Goldfish and koi require particular care. By following these four helpful tips of caring for your aquatic pets, you will experience years of enjoyment from your hobby.
Yes, you can clean your pond water naturally and fast with this Empress of Dirt method—no chemicals needed. It works in fish ponds and most murky water starts to clear within hours.
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Backyard ponds can be expensive to install so it's important to get it right the first time. Here are 10 common pond mistakes to avoid.
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