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
What may be happening to your pond right now: Problems with ammonia: Ammonia in ponds is common and can be extremely toxic to your fish, causing illness or death. Causes of high ammonia are: An overstocked pond Overfeeding your fish An improperly functioning biological filter A Biolog
Keeping predators from your pond and protecting your fish Raccoons and herons can be very troublesome to fish and pond owners. There’s nothing worse than looking down at your lovely pond to find that all of your precious fish have suddenly disappeared! We’ve heard too many
POND MUST-HAVE ITEMS Below is our list of must-haves to get your pond ready and in tip-top shape for the year. Bacteria Beneficial pond bacteria are responsible for maintaining crystal clear healthy water; break down organic waste – in the form of sludge, and breaks down ammonia – fro
QUESTION: Is it safe to feed my fish right now? ANSWER: Fish are cold-blooded animals. They do not generate their own body heat. Their body temperature is reliant on their environment and the water temperature of your pond. Fish conserve energy by remaining closer to the bottom of the
