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Koi Pond: Liners Vs. Professional Construction

Why is there so much talk about pond liners? Which koi pond liners are UV protected, or stronger, or last longer? I am by no means an expert on liner technology, nor have I ever used them in my 26 years of designing and building…

ButchJanuary 17, 2024

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Fish Safe Pond Sealant for Health and Happy Fish

A pond will not only be a beautiful addition to a garden, it can certainly be a source of tranquility and therapy; a place to retreat to from the mad rush of everyday life. Before you place any fish or plants in your pond, you…

GuestNovember 29, 2023

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Pond Aerators Vs Pond Fountains

Have you ever walked past an office building and noticed a pond on the property? If so, have you also noticed the pond fountains? You have probably also taken a mental note of how these Pond Fountains add a unique visual allure to the pond.…

ButchSeptember 16, 2023

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Making a Garden Pond With a Pond Liner

A pond liner is a flexible waterproof membrane that covers the floor and the sides of a pond excavation. There are several different kinds to choose from. Polyethylene is useful when sandwiched between two layers of soil, while PVC, composition and rubber liners are the…

ButchAugust 15, 2023

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Koi Pond & Waterfall: Top 21 Most Asked Questions Answered

Q What is the ideal depth for a koi pond? A In my 25+ years experience, 4 to 5 feet is ideal. You need a minimum of 3 feet for koi fish for several reasons. Safety for fish from wading cranes they can not wade…

ButchJune 1, 2023

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What is the Difference Between an External Pond Pump and a Submersible Pond Pump?

A person just getting into ponds may be confused by the terminology and types of pond pumps, particularly when trying to determine the type of pond pump they need. The most common question is “What is the difference between an external pond pump and a…

ButchMay 19, 2023

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Ten Steps to a Thriving, Self-contained Pond

Creating a beautiful pond in your backyard with fish, a fountain, waterfalls and aquatic plants is an extremely rewarding and fulfilling hobby. By following a few pond guidelines, you can enjoy a private, secluded getaway that will melt away everyday stress with each passing fish.…

ButchFebruary 14, 2023

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Why Pond Sealer is Better than a Pond Liner

If you are contemplating a backyard pond or water fountain, it is important that you spend some time evaluating the various methods available for lining your pond. After all, you cannot simply dig a hole and fill it with water; you need some type of…

GuestAugust 23, 2022

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Go Wild With A Wildlife Garden

Wildlife gardens have gained a lot of popularity as general sentiments have shifted towards conservationism, endangered bird and insect species and the recreation of ecosystems to help their survival. Wildlife gardens can be immensely satisfying, and they are projects that the whole family can get…

GuestNovember 12, 2013

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Closing Down Your Pool for the Winter

When the weather starts to cool down and the sun sets earlier in the evening it is a sure sign that it is that time of year once again. It is time to close down your source for summer fun, your swimming pool. The time…

ButchOctober 25, 2013

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How To Choose The Right Pond Liner?

For those who are serious about aquatic wildlife, it makes sense to capture that enthusiasm with your very own piece of nature. What better way to do so than having your own pond? Like any peaceful body of water, this can become a place where…

GuestApril 2, 2013

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Build a Backyard Waterfall and Stream

Nature is beautiful. Everything that projects this wonderful serenity of nature is also great. Waterfalls and green growth around are spectacular. Now it is possible for us to build a backyard waterfall and stream in our home. It complements other features and also provides a…

TressyMarch 28, 2013

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How to Open a Pool after Winter Season

If you want to know how to open a pool then you've come to the right place. With spring around the corner we all want to get back to our pools, but we feel unsure about how this should be done. Luckily, we've listed a…

TressyMarch 13, 2013

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Pool Maintenance Essentials

Pool maintenance is very important and cannot be ignored. You should clean your pool regularly as they are open water systems that are prone to rain, snow, insects, debris and insects among others. Moreover, fallen leaves as well as other organic matter inside the pool…

WellbackMarch 13, 2013

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Tips for Planning Your Pool

Though planning and building a pool can be an exciting experience for the people who know how to tackle the things but if you are not familiar with the things then you should read out tips planning pool provided in this article. You should be…

WellbackMarch 13, 2013

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Six Tips For Natural Looking Water Features

By Ben Bowen All water features have similar “bones”. How you flesh them out makes the difference. In the last two decades the landscape water feature has become a common element in residential designs. As a result, more and more landscapers and homeowners are trying…

NWwatergardensJanuary 2, 2013

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All You Need to Know Regarding Pond Ecology

Maintaining the proper ecology of a pond is of utmost importance as it plays a pivotal role in overall eco-system of a particular place. Keeping a pond free from algae is the most daunting task that one has to deal with. It not only has…

pondecosystemDecember 15, 2012

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Are Pond Liners Toxic?

The above question is very important especially when you are building a pond to hold plant or animal life. If the liner turns out to be toxic, you cannot successfully keep aquatic plants or animals in it. This therefore means that you will not achieve…

GuestNovember 29, 2012

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Water Filtration: Keeping Your Aquarium Clean and Healthy

As an aquarium owner, you've got a bit of a balancing act to perform whether you've got a freshwater or saltwater aquarium – keeping temperatures at the right level, managing pH levels and attending to the specific needs of the inhabitants, whether they're coral or…

krutzjOctober 17, 2012

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Why I love Colored Pond Liner

When creating the perfect pond for your yard, it is important to take a number of factors into consideration. First of all, you need to decide where you want to place your pond, how large it will be and what you will use for its…

GuestSeptember 24, 2012

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Koi Pond: Liners Vs. Professional Construction

Fish Safe Pond Sealant for Health and Happy Fish

Pond Aerators Vs Pond Fountains

Making a Garden Pond With a Pond Liner

Koi Pond & Waterfall: Top 21 Most Asked Questions Answered

What is the Difference Between an External Pond Pump and a Submersible Pond Pump?

Ten Steps to a Thriving, Self-contained Pond

Why Pond Sealer is Better than a Pond Liner

Go Wild With A Wildlife Garden

Closing Down Your Pool for the Winter

How To Choose The Right Pond Liner?

Build a Backyard Waterfall and Stream

How to Open a Pool after Winter Season

Pool Maintenance Essentials

Tips for Planning Your Pool

Six Tips For Natural Looking Water Features

All You Need to Know Regarding Pond Ecology

Are Pond Liners Toxic?

Water Filtration: Keeping Your Aquarium Clean and Healthy

Why I love Colored Pond Liner

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