What are pond predators, including heron? They are animals that stalk the fish in your pond. Around the Philadelphia area, heron tend to be the biggest problem. How can you tell predators are stalking? If you notice fish missing, that’s the most obvious sign. People also sometimes find half-eaten fish in their pond. You may
Want a Low Maintenance Koi Pond? What makes an Philadelphia low maintenance pond? There are 5 things that make an ecosystem pond run: #1: Low Maintenance Pond Filtration A biological filter, which provides an area for beneficial bacteria to colonize while removing excess nutrients from the water, is one of two types of necessary filtration
Looking for a way to soften the rocky edges of your pond? Want to add some color and attract beautiful wildlife? Try adding Water Garden Plants! While many people have their own favorite collection of pond plants, there may still be some varieties that you haven’t tried yet. We invite you to consider the following
Winter pond care As the days grow colder and temperatures fall, in order to keep your fish alive and comfortable, take the following issues into consideration. Non-sensitive fish are capable of surviving successfully outdoors, but only in ponds with a depth of at least 18 to 24 inches. Please find a new space
Finding a Pond Leak Although a little water loss in a Water Feature is normal from evaporation, significant water loss indicates you likely have a leak. It's important to know what to look for if you suspect your pond may be leaking, so here is the procedure we recommend. If the level of your pond
winter pond Winter Pond Care When the temperature starts to plummet, pond owners ask themselves how they can keep their pond running properly during the winter months. Follow our winter tips to keep your pond running optimally throughout the season. Keep a hole in the pond ice Once the temperature starts to drop
Record Heat Can Equal Pond Problems Record high temperatures across the nation create a number of challenges for people, pets, plants, and yes, even your water garden. You’ll want to keep a close eye on your pond, especially when the water temperature reaches 80 degrees or higher. When it stays hot outside for a while,
The Best Part of Owning a Fish Pond? For many people, it’s the fish. From goldfish to koi to shubunkin, feeding time is always the best time you can have with your fish. This is when they come up close to you and sometimes even let you pet them or, with some training, eat
Six steps to clean pond water Most pond owners know the importance of clean pond water. Not knowing how to get or keep clean water can be quite a challenge. But we can help! Follow the six tips below to help ensure clean pond water: 1. Maintain a healthy fish population If you have more
Pond Fish It's never good to overstock a pond! Most ponds include fish. Do they say water or wooder? (Philadelphia humor). In fact, fish are often the reason people get a water garden in the first place! Fish are fun to watch. Many kids, including our own, name their fish. It did make
