From the category archives:

Garden Ponds

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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Testing the water is extremely important for both ponds and freshwater aquariums. Learn about water parameters and how to avoid stress to fish.

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10 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

by Ellen B. on April 26, 2010

Mother’s Day gifts to spruce up Mom’s yard or help her enjoy nature! (Also perfect for Father’s Day or any gift-giving occasion.)

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Get the relaxing sounds of a waterfall without the hassle of a pond. Discover the many benefits of having a pondless waterfall kit for your garden or backyard.

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Pond Algae

by Drs. Foster and Smith on April 2, 2010

Written by Gwen S. who works in Drs. Foster and Smith’s Technical Support Department.

Summer is on its way, the ice has melted, and the most popular question we get this time of year is on pond algae. Pond algae can be a nuisance but there are ways to help reduce or prevent algae blooms.
Once the [...]

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In this interview with Dr. Race Foster, learn about our new website devoted exclusively to aquarium hobbyists and pond enthusiasts.

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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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Koi Pond in Wisconsin part 2

by Eric R. on November 5, 2009

Story of moving koi fish. Acclimating the koi to a newly dug pond, and preparing the pond for winter.

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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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Koi Pond in Wisconsin

by Eric R. on July 21, 2009

A koi pond in the middle of northern Wisconsin, most would think it a ludicrous endeavor with temperatures dropping as low as -40 in the winter. When I moved to northern Wisconsin from Dayton, Ohio, it wasn’t a question of whether I would have a pond but a question of when. You see, I became [...]

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