by Mike | Sep 13, 2022 | Garden Pond Care, Pond Blog, Pond Leak, Ponds
Have you noticed the water level going down in your feature recently? Remember if you have a long stream, a high waterfall, or a bubbling rock, it could be the wind! Splashing water can be blown out of the system in these high winds. Give it a few days for the wind to...
by Mike | Jul 31, 2022 | Fish Care, Pond Blog
Fish typically spawn when the water temperatures are between 65° and 70°. In Colorado, this usually occurs in late May or June. How Can Your Backyard Pond Support Spawning Behavior? Female koi don’t start reproducing until they are about 3 years old. At...
by Mike | Jul 25, 2022 | Algae, Pond Blog, Pond Cleanout
Worried about the algae in your backyard pond? Algae is a natural part of a pond, and having less of it is just a matter of getting the pond in balance by using beneficial bacteria and growing plants. People sometimes report that they didn’t have the problem the...
by Mike | Jul 24, 2022 | Plants
Hardy water lilies do well in a sunny Colorado pond. Benefits in the pond are many! The shade they provide gives shelter to fish from predators (you can’t eat what you can’t see!) as well as keeping the pond cool. Shade stabilizes the water...
by Mike | Jul 1, 2022 | Plants, Pond Blog, Ponds
These are not in the order of what we like best because we love them all! Really, picking just 10? Ridiculous! Remember on the Colorado Front Range we are in Zone 5. If you are in a valley or in the mountains you may be in Zone 4. #1 Marsh Marigold This is the plant...
by Mike | Jul 1, 2022 | Plants, Pond Blog, Ponds
Does a pond have to have plants? Of course not! If you prefer a very rocky backyard pond, with no lush, green beauty and dirty water, then the pond definitely does not need plants…Alright, no need to get snarky. But who doesn’t love plants?? Do the two pictures...
by Mike | May 30, 2022 | Garden Pond Care, Pond Blog, Ponds
What are Dead Zones and how do they occur? Good question. Glad you asked! The waterfall and pump create water flow and, thus, circulation in your pond. Ideally, the waterfall and skimmer (which houses the pump) are at opposite ends of the pond to create the best and...
by Mike | May 23, 2022 | Pond Blog, Pond predators
Have you ever had DUCKS at your pond? It is so sweet to see ducks in the pond! In the early spring, a pair of ducks may choose your backyard pond to visit every day. This means there is a nest nearby and for a while, dropping by your pond may be a daily routine. The...
by Mike | Apr 29, 2022 | Fish Care, Pond Blog, Ponds
With the spring comes new life and new considerations for your backyard pond! Can you start feeding the fish again? Are the spring chinooks causing water loss? Let’s talk about what you can do if you find yourself in these typical Colorado spring situations! When To...
by Mike | Apr 23, 2022 | Plants, Pond Blog
Lily pads are a favorite for so many reasons. They add dimension to the water, the flowers are always a surprise of beauty, and because of the many varieties of water lilies, they can come in almost every color and many sizes, too. These plants grow from tubers (or...
by Mike | Apr 19, 2022 | Ponds
Bottom line Do not start feeding your fish until the water is consistently above 50 degrees! Conversely, stop feeding them when the water temperatures get below 50 degrees. Aspects of properly feeding fish Yes! One must consider: water temperature type of...
by Mike | Mar 26, 2022 | Pond predators, Ponds, Seasonal Care, Spring Pond Care
Did you know that Sunday, March 20th was the first day of spring in 2022? It was! Spring brings new growth and fresh colors, and it also awakens wildlife that has been hunkered down for the winter. While we love all animals, we want to make sure our fish are...
