MAINTAIN GOOD WATER QUALITY Water to fish is like air to humans. When it is put that way, you begin to appreciate why water quality is so important to fish. To illustrate: imagine you had a very slight gas leak in your house. You can’t see the gas and you don’t recognize the smell, bu
Addressing a Failing or Faulty Pump There are many reasons your pump may be working poorly or not at all. Let’s help you troubleshoot your problem. There’s a chance that your pump isn’t getting any power. Check the circuit breaker and GFCI outlet to make sure neither
Myths & Misconceptions Do fish only grow as large as their environment? This is a very common question that we get asked at the nursery. The goldfish we sell at the nursery can eventually have bodies as long as 7-9”, and tails that get to be 6”-8” long. The Koi we sell can easily
Welcome to May’s Newsletter Bring on the May flowers! Please join us this month for our annual Mother’s Day Weekend Extravaganza on May 11th and 12th. The forecast says it will be a WARM & sunny weekend. Bring the family and enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages, as well
Welcome to April’s Newsletter Why hello, Spring! Spring is the season of new life and color. Take a break from the fast-paced and demanding world around us by getting your hands dirty this season. Breathe new life into your gardens and discover that you not only enhance your phy
POND WINTERIZATION The pond winterization process actually begins in fall. Water temperature drops to about 50°F towards the end of October. The biological filter stops functioning as bacteria dies off and aquatic plants begin to die back. Dead organic matter dropping to the bottom of
I’ve got algae in my pond. Now what? There are three types of algae that can grow in your pond: Planktonic Algae This is a free swimming algae that grows in warm water and turns the water a pea-soup green color so you can’t see the bottom or the fish. Filamentous Algae Also know
Spring Pond Maintenance Made Simple Spring is here and it’s time to start thinking about preparing the pond for warmer weather. The maintenance you do right now will make a big difference in the way your pond looks in May and June. Remove leaves and debris from ponds. The winter
Incorporating Art Into Your Garden Although a well designed garden is a work of art in itself, in the last decade more artists and craftsmen have been creating pieces solely for placement in the landscape. You don’t have to spend a lot of money on a fancy sculpture to incorporat
