by Mike | Apr 6, 2017 | Fish Care, Garden Pond Care, Pond predators, Ponds
Raccoons can become a pest if they realize you have fish! These pond predators are brave and clever, and deterring them can be difficult. Try these things to get rid of a raccoon at your pond: ♦ Put in a fish cave for your fish to hide in ♦ Provide plants like...
by Mike | Mar 20, 2017 | Garden Pond Care, Ponds
How are gallons of water in a pond calculated? To find the gallons of water in a pond, we use the calculation of length x width x 80% x average depth x 7.48. Why 80%? Ponds are usually not square, but about 80% of a square. You may have a round pond that is shaped...
by Mike | Mar 20, 2017 | Fish Care, Ponds
Storing Fish Food – It matters! Proper storage of fish food is essential to keeping it from going bad or getting mice, cats, mold or weevils in it. As long as you have a fairly small container, a shelf in the garage might be fine in the spring or fall. The...
by Mike | Mar 20, 2017 | Pond Cleanout
Pond Cleanout If your pond has excessive decaying matter or sludge, it’s probably time for a cleanout. Balanced ponds may need to be cleaned out every couple of years. Ponds that struggle with balance may need them annually. Pond Cleanout What is a full pond...
by Mike | Mar 20, 2017 | Kids and Ponds, Ponds
Grandkids want to stay inside and play video games? Family members turning into couch potatoes when they come over for a get-together? The addition of a pond to your outdoor living space is so much more than just digging a hole in the ground! A pond incorporates...
