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Winter Pond Maintenance Checklist
January and February are peak winter, often when the weather is at its coldest. It’s not the most exciting month for water gardening; the main objective is to ensure no...
Dreaming of Spring
The seemingly endless months of snow and cold weather have us dreaming of spring (unless you live in Florida and put on a jacket only a handful of times this season)....
Caring for Your Pond Fish During an Emergency
Do you have an emergency plan for your pond fish? When you're making plans with your family about what to do during natural disasters like hurricanes, blizzards, or fires, you...
How Much Snow is Too Much Snow on a Pond?
When you're checking on your pond during the winter, it's important to make sure there's not too much snow stacking on top of the pond. How much snow is too...
What Will the New Year Bring for Your Water Garden?
From easy pond upgrades to colorful fountain accents, find inspiration for transforming your outdoor space in the coming year. Now is the perfect time to set goals and bring your...
Is It Fine to Let Your Pond Freeze Over?
Once the temperatures drop below freezing, the surface of your outdoor pond will begin to get icy, slowly freezing over. Many pond owners worry about shutting down their ponds, wondering...
Enhance the Beautiful Sounds of Your Pond: A Guide to Water Features and Nozzles
Discover the joy of a relaxing pond with captivating sounds that harmonize with nature.
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...