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Heath S.

This clever pond owner shares lessons learned with the protective dome cover he designed and built to protect his pond from winter snow and cold.

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Winter Koi Pond Cover

by Heath S. on December 21, 2010

Learn how this expert pond owner constructed a cover for his pond to protect the koi fish during winter cold.

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Preparing Your Pond For Fall

by Heath S. on October 19, 2010

With the change in temperatures, some important pond maintenance should be done.

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Pet loss is difficult for all family members – human and animal. Is a puppy just what Sam needs?

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Learn about 2 common types of pond algae, and your best defense against them.

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Thinking about expanding your pond? Tips from a seasoned pond owner for controlling algae blooms and establishing proper biological filtration.

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Spring is a great time of year to watch your pond transform but it is also the most trying time of year for pond care. Pick up some tips and tricks.

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Do animals grieve? Yes! Sam experienced a loss of his own and changed his eating, playing, and interaction habits when Dutch, another pet in the household, died.

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To Lose A Friend

by Heath S. on November 22, 2009

Dog owner tells his heart-felt story of his dog, Dutch, a faithful and loving companion who was suddenly taken by canine congestive heart failure.

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Winter Koi Care

by Heath S. on November 13, 2009

Keep your koi safe and secure throughout the winter months with these winter koi care options and tips.

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This photo was taken this summer.  The frenzy of color began with just three 2-year-old koi.  When I installed my first small pond described in my earlier post, I had no idea how many koi I could successfully stock.  I wanted to see them, the colors, and the graceful weightlessness they portray as they glide through the water.
My first attempt [...]

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It all started on a vacation, away from one of northern Wisconsin’s long cold winters.  The resort had this unbelievable koi pond on the grounds teaming with some of the most beautiful koi I had ever seen.  On the flight back, I looked at my wife and said let’s dig a pond when we get [...]

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