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Overwinter Fish in your Pond
Many pond owners with deeper ponds choose to overwinter their fish outdoors. Once the pond shuts down, there isn't too much to do other than check on your fish and...
How to Drain Your Pond for Winter
Whether or not you need to drain your pond depends on a few different factors. The depth of your pond will be the difference between your pond freezing all the...
Fun Indoor Projects For Winter
When it's too cold to water garden outside, bring the fun indoors! Indoor water features help add humidity to the dry air from the cold weather and heating systems. They...
Pond Fish Care in Winter
Winter isn't the most exciting time of the year to be a water gardener, but it's one of the most important times for maintenance. Starting in the fall, water quality...
How to Train Your Fish to Eat from Your Hand
Certain koi are naturally more social than others due to their personalities. You may have already noticed a few "greeters" always say hi while the shy guys hang out in...
Prepare Your Plants for Closing Your Pond
Get your pond plants ready for winter with these tips for when to store, prune, and relocate your plants indoors for the winter shutdown.
What Pond Equipment Should be Removed for Winter?
Water gardening tends to slow down in the late fall and winter. Once the water temperature drops to 40°F, it's time to bring your pond equipment inside.
What Is Fin Rot?
Fin rot is a common bacterial infection that affects many pond and aquarium fish. When caught early, it's one of the most preventable. Keep your pond fish healthy by learning...
Watch Out for High Nutrient Loads in Fall
High nutrient loads can upset the pond's balance in any season, but fall leaves can quickly overload a pond when not scooped out. Keeping your pond clean and clear during...