Ponds, Water Gardens

Today we will show that aquatic plants and koi can coexist. Koi also known as “living jewels” in the ponding world have been known to eat countless aquatic plants in ponds across the globe. By being proactive it is indeed possible to enjoy both in your ponds and water gardens. Remember that koi are curious [...]

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Today we will learn how to properly install a preform pond. What is a preformed pond? A preformed pond is a hard shell pond liner that has been pre-molded into a particular shape. Often times they are constructed out of plastic or fiberglass. They are useful for locations with loose soil that would otherwise collapse [...]

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In this guide we look look at the benefits of Ultimate Koi Clay for tropical water lilies. A first impression of the name may lead you to believe that this product is designed specifically for koi. While it works great for koi, it is a multipurpose product. Ultimate Koi Clay is derived from calcium bentonite [...]

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Pond owners in hurricane prone areas need to be prepared for a natural disaster. Its always best to plan for a near worst-case scenario. Sometimes there is a mandatory evacuation and then you can only hope for the best. Other times, a storm comes through and causes a loss of power for a few days. [...]

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Fellow pond and water gardeners around the world sometimes struggle to achieve water clarity. Their pools of water have turned into pea soup or has become infested with algae. The battle never seems to end and they can’t seem to find a light at the end of the tunnel. Chemicals are brought in and while [...]

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