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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
