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 | Mar 7, 2022 | Fish Care, Garden Pond Care, Plants, Pond Blog, Ponds
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...
by Mike | Feb 21, 2022 | Garden Pond Care, Pond Blog, Ponds, Seasonal Care, Winter Pond Care
Have you topped off the pond this winter? While we don’t think about adding water to the pond as often when it’s cold, it turns out that though water evaporates at a faster rate in high temperatures, it also evaporates in the winter! So don’t neglect to pay...
by Mike | Feb 7, 2022 | Garden Pond Care, Plants, Pond Blog, Ponds
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...
by Mike | Jan 21, 2022 | Fish Care, Garden Pond Care, Pond Blog, Pond Cleanout, Ponds
When there is a nearby fire, ash may end up in your pond. There is a difference between forest fire ash and ash from destroyed homes, garages, and businesses. The ash from a forest or grass is natural and will contain high amounts of potassium, but the ash from...
by Mike | Jan 14, 2022 | Fish Care, Garden Pond Care, Pond Blog, Seasonal Care, Winter Pond Care
What are Winters Like for Ponds in Colorado? Winters can be very mild in Colorado when you are on the plains. We are in gardening Zone 5 which means although it gets cold, it doesn’t stay for long. Colorado has over 300 days of sunshine a year and far less snow than...
