The Basics when it comes to koi food: Feed fish only what they can eat in a few minutes. Don’t throw in food and walk away! They need to be watched so you know if they have eaten all the food. They can be fed at different frequencies depending on your pond...
Towards the end of summer, here in Colorado, there are sometimes wildfires. These often cause ash to fall into the air and into our ponds prompting us to ask, “Will ash hurt my pond?” Falling ash problems are nothing compared to having to evacuate because...
Water Hyacinth Blooms Water hyacinths put out soft purple blooms that can be from 4 inches to 12 inches tall! I have observed that the hyacinth in my pond does not bloom but the ones in my waterfalls do. My theory is that because they are very sensitive to water...
Does it ever seem like it is algae season? Koi pond algae can be unsightly, but it’s not all bad. It turns out that there ARE algae seasons! Just as there are seasons for certain types of vegetables and flowers, there are seasons for particular types of algae as...
The leaves of the water lily last for 3 to 4 weeks. Then it turns yellow and brown and then gets mushy and sinks. This is a normal part of the life cycle of lily pad leaves. The plant will produce more leaves as older ones die off. If your lily pad...
