by Mike | May 30, 2021 | Ponds
The pond autofill is most commonly attached to a zone in the sprinkler system. The autofill tops off the pond when the water gets low. This saves you from having to drag the hose over to the pond each week. This is the autofill before it goes into your system....
by Mike | Feb 14, 2021 | Ponds, Seasonal Care, Winter Pond Care
Colorado Pond Pros:Winterizing Pond Tips Frigid temperatures should not worry pond owners. Preparing the pond for brutal cold can be the difference between snuggling under a blanket with a good book during extremely cold weather or searching for the long johns....
by Mike | Feb 12, 2021 | Ponds
Aquascape Aquatic pond lights We use Aquascape LED lighting. Here’s why: They can be installed fully submerged in water or out of the pond in the landscape. They are extremely energy efficient, minimizing energy costs and providing a 90% savings over...
by Mike | Jan 14, 2021 | Ponds
A biofall is a sort of tub. It is the beginning of the waterfall. The water comes from the pump in the skimmer (if the pond has a skimmer) and goes through a pipe up to the biofall. Notice that the pipe enters at the bottom of the biofall so that the water goes...
by Mike | Aug 28, 2020 | Ponds
The Basics when it comes to koi food: Feed fish only what they can eat in a few minutes. Don’t throw in food and walk away! They need to be watched so you know if they have eaten all the food. They can be fed at different frequencies depending on your pond...
by Mike | Aug 18, 2020 | Ponds
Towards the end of summer, here in Colorado, there are sometimes wildfires. These often cause ash to fall into the air and into our ponds prompting us to ask, “Will ash hurt my pond?” Falling ash problems are nothing compared to having to evacuate because...
by Mike | Jul 30, 2020 | Ponds
Water Hyacinth Blooms Water hyacinths put out soft purple blooms that can be from 4 inches to 12 inches tall! I have observed that the hyacinth in my pond does not bloom but the ones in my waterfalls do. My theory is that because they are very sensitive to water...
by Mike | Jul 29, 2020 | Ponds
Does it ever seem like it is algae season? Koi pond algae can be unsightly, but it’s not all bad. It turns out that there ARE algae seasons! Just as there are seasons for certain types of vegetables and flowers, there are seasons for particular types of algae as...
by Mike | Jul 29, 2020 | Ponds
The leaves of the water lily last for 3 to 4 weeks. Then it turns yellow and brown and then gets mushy and sinks. This is a normal part of the life cycle of lily pad leaves. The plant will produce more leaves as older ones die off. If your lily pad...
by Mike | Jul 14, 2020 | Garden Pond Care, Ponds
How will you care for your pond while traveling? It is very important to set up everything before you go. Here are some tips for a worry-free trip: 1. Circulation – Make sure to let the pump run while you are gone to assist with oxygenation and circulation. ...
by Mike | May 13, 2020 | Ponds
Don’t let the name of this plant fool you! Pickerel Rush (or weed) has showy purple (or pink or white) flower spikes and is a great plant for the pond. It blooms from June to October and is hardy in zones 3 to 10. Grown in full sun to part shade it offers sweet...
by Mike | May 6, 2020 | Ponds
It’s Found Naturally Beneficial bacteria is part of a natural ecosystem. There are thousands of naturally occurring strains of bacteria in ponds. Some bacteria consumes organic material. Some bacteria consumes nitrogen in the pond. Without it, algae will run...
