10 Tasks to Get Your Pond Ready for Fall

10 Tasks to Get Your Pond Ready for Fall

Did you know that September 22nd was the first day of fall? It was! The temperatures have gotten colder at night, but it’s still nice and warm in the daytime. The leaves have begun to change and the morning dew has returned. The days have gotten shorter and the nights...
Pond Care While Traveling

Pond Care While Traveling

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. ...
Pond Liner Hole – Could it be chewed through?

Pond Liner Hole – Could it be chewed through?

Have you found a pond liner hole?  Pond liners may last for decades if they are properly put in with good underlayment.  If it isn’t exposed to the harsh rays of the sun and weather and isn’t allowed to get dry for extended periods of time, the pond liner...
Heat can Green up a Garden Pond!

Heat can Green up a Garden Pond!

Are you seeing green cloudiness in your garden pond?  Here in Colorado we have had days on end of over 90° and several that hit 100°!  Heat can green up a garden pond!  Here’s 8 things to know about the heat and keeping your pond...
8 Tips for Keeping Herons  out of your Pond

8 Tips for Keeping Herons out of your Pond

Herons are beautiful, but they can be a pest at your pond!  They can eat fish, frogs, and even squirrels!  If you find a fish missing with no trace whatsoever, you may have a heron. Here are some tips for keeping herons out of your pond. What to do?...