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Ponds require some extra attention when preparing for fall and those cold winter months ahead. Temperatures start dropping which means more and more questions on what to do next are arising. Remember, …

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Our amphibious friends can sometimes become just as special to us as our koi fish and other pond fish, but where do they go to survive the cold winter months?Frogs can be found hanging out at the bo …

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“Can I Keep my Pond Pump Running All Winter?” Many pond owners have had success with leaving their pond pump run all winter. And I am of the opinion, at times, “if it isn’t broke, don’t fix i …

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Do Koi Hibernate? Contrary to belief…your koi and other pond fish do not hibernate in the winter. What actually happens is their body temperature changes along with the water temperature - aff …

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People who suggest that water gardening is a dying fad, have clearly not heard about the beneficial effects splashing water can have on your environment and incidentally on your physical well-being. …

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Often times we build exactly what we think we want for a water garden…and then learn of something new. Or, it may just be time to upgrade. Either way, it’s not too late to add-on extra features lik …

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Anyone who has lived in Northeast Ohio, for any amount of time, knows the instability of the weather is one could bank on…going from one extreme to the other at any given time. Harvesting rain wate …

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Knowing what the job entails before you start is half the battle. Of course, Hoffman’s Water X Scapes is your one stop pond shop. We have all the pond supplies and knowledge you will need to help y …

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You just got done building that backyard pond you have always dreamed of, but now what? Right now, it is just some rocks and water, but not for long. Before you start adding koi and other pond …

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3 Types of Pond Filtration: Each type of filtration has its own job to perform, but having a combination of all three is the best solution for keeping your pond water clean, clear and healthy. Let's …

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Every pond is like a snowflake or a thumbprint, no two are exactly the same. But often times, these same 3 topics get overlooked or underestimated in the pond planning and designing stages.  …

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Every so often a customer will come in or call us saying; “We recently bought a new house BUT it came with a backyard pond.. The problem is I have no clue what to do with it, can you help?!” The an …

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