We don’t! When we build a backyard water feature we work with Mother Nature. We mimic her as best we can by providing the 5 basic elements of a healthy ecosystem. A healthy ecosystem pond has: Filtration We do this through the use of a skimmer to skim off leaves...
Check out these pictures. It’s hard to believe that these are pictures of the same pond, but they are! The top picture was taken of our backyard pond in 2018 when it was first built. Then, the photo underneath is of the same pond in September 2021. Too Many...
The benefits of floating plants are many. Floating plants are a great addition to a pond, shading it, reducing the water temperature, beautifying, helping to reduce algae and even protecting fish from potential predators. Natural Filtration They are natural...
Cattails in the pond- Going in with Eyes Wide Open! Do you love the look of cattails? Many people do, but before you plop those bad-boys in your pond, make sure you know what variety you have and how they will affect your pond. While they do offer a safe...
Lotus can be an easy new plant to grow. What you need to know about lotus before adding them to your pond: They can grow in patio ponds to larger ponds. Often people like them in larger ponds, 10 x 10 feet or larger because they are such a big ...
