119 results for 'area'
119 results for 'area'
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Water Garden Calculations(Post)
Knowing your pond inside and out will help you to have a successful and pleasant ponding experience for years to come. From planning your build to maintaining the water quality, these calculations be ...
Chemical Versus Natural Pond Treatments(Post)Editor's note: We received this question from a recent customer and thought we would share it with all our readers - as well as the answer! Question: I just bought a house and there is a 1/3-acre pon ...
It Is Better to Give Than to Receive | Ronald McDonald House Charities(Post)Charity is the act of extending love and kindness to others unconditionally. This is a conscious act, but the decision is made by the heart. Our hearts, this year, are pouring out for, and with, the ...
Chemical vs. Natural Water Treatments(Post)Chemical treatments (like copper) for lakes and larger earthen bottom ponds are often the first thing reached for to control, or eradicate, algae blooms or excessive and invasive plant growth. Applic ...
​Eye Catching and Unique Plants for your Pond(Post)There are many different types of aquatic plants that can be added to your pond and they all serve a purpose. Whether it is to help build your eco-system, managing algae, protection for your fish or ...
Pond Start Up - First Steps (Post)A Pond Start Up can seem daunting at first. You've just built that backyard pond you've been dreaming of and now what? Right now, it is just some rocks and water, but not for long. Be ...
Floating & Submerged Pond Plants(Post)When it comes to ponds, plants play such a huge and important role in creating a balanced ecosystem. Two important types of plants are submerged and floating plants. Submerged Plants: Submerged Plan ...
10 Best Waterfalls In Ohio(Post)While Ohio may lack the towering peaks of more mountainous states, it more than makes up for it with a stunning array of waterfalls tucked into diverse and picturesque settings. From the mossy gorges ...
Add or Upgrade Your Water Feature or Pond(Post)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 f ...
Benefits of a Bog Garden for Ponds(Post)"So, what is a bog?" Bog gardens exist in nature - in low-lying areas, or around ponds, lakes or streams. Bog plants love overly moist soil, that is waterlogged, but not standing. As pond owner ...
Quick Guide to Understanding Your Pond's Ecosystem(Post)WHAT IS AN ECOSYSTEM? A pond’s ecosystem is the balance between fish, plants, bacteria, critters and other living organisms. Within this ecosystem, the nitrogen cycle is occurring. ...
Pond Filtration Techniques For Koi And Goldfish Ponds(Post)When considering pond filtration techniques for koi and goldfish ponds we divide pond filtration into three types (by function) biological, mechanical, and plant-based. Each filtration type has its o ...
How To Repair Pond Liner(Post)Patching Pond Liner Properly with a Seam Tape Kit could Save you the Trouble of Rebuilding your Water Feature.. There comes a time in the life of a pond when leaks happen. Whether it’s from an ...
Why Pond Aeration Is Important For Fish(Post)In preparation for the cold winter months, ponds are being winterized, plants are being cut back and most pond pumps are placed into storage until the spring; meaning less oxygen will be available fo ...
Boost Pond Health With Effective Lake Aeration(Post)What is Aeration? Any procedure by which oxygen is added to water can be considered a type of water aeration. This allows for various techniques to add dissolved oxygen to the water; but they also ha ...
Spring Pond Care: 10 Tips for a Healthy Start(Post)After a long, harsh winter, your pond is ready for a fresh start. Cold temperatures, ice, fallen leaves, and months of built-up organic debris can leave the water looking dull and the system working ...
Best Hardy Marginal Pond Plants for Filtration(Post)Filtration plays an important role in the health of your pond water. Did you know that many pond plants help naturally filter your pond water? Follow along as we cover the top 10 hardy marginal ...
Pond Algae Solutions for Green Water(Post)Green Pond Water? We have the Solution! So, your pond water has turned green. You've changed the water and it turned green again. What do you do now? Get a bigger pump? More fish? A lar ...
How to Collect and Harvest Rain Water(Post)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 ...
Four Primary Pond Plants: Essential Choices(Post)Types of Plants for Your Pond: Pond plants are a hearty food source to bugs, critters, and fish in and around the pond, but they also play an essential role in your pond’s filtration. They are ...
Chlorine, Chloramine, and Pond Water Conditioners(Post)As a water gardener I am sure you have heard one or more of these terms over time. But what are they? Below, we define what each are, when to watch out for them, and when to add them. If you have &ld ...
Focal Pieces for Your Water Feature(Post)Ideas are limitless when it comes to building a garden fountain. Check out these examples for adding originality to your flower beds, patio or yard. Pottery: From a clay pot to a ceramic urn, there ...
3 Common Mistakes to Avoid when Building a Pond (Post)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. 1.
What's the difference between a lake and a pond?(Post)What's the difference between a lake and a pond? If we're comparing two naturally occurring bodies of water, then size is what matters. If we are speaking in terms of the treatments for a lake versus ...