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Pond Owners: Water Lilies are in Bloom!

Water lilies make every pond complete. They possess unique beauty that can’t be found anywhere else. Ponds that otherwise would just exist become the highlight of the landscape thanks to these colorful flowers. Just as important is the role they play in keeping the entire pond ecosystem safe and healthy. There are plenty of colors…

How to Open Your Pond

Spring is here, and that means it’s time to wake up your dormant pond! Before it springs back to life, you need to go through some routine maintenance to make sure everything is working properly. You’ll need to clean up debris, check the filtration system and pump, add beneficial bacteria and change the water if…

Preparing your Pond for Winter

Dambly’s Blog: Pond Care Ponds are a great addition to any yard, adding a soothing look to your property. Preparing your pond for Winter can sometimes prove to be challenging, but with this guide you shouldn’t have any trouble at all! We’ll teach you how to make sure your fish remain healthy, when to start…

Guide to Feeding Your Pond Fish

While feeding your pond fish isn’t complicated, there are nuances you should keep in mind—the air and water temperature, the time of year, and where you live all affect how, what, and when you feed your fish. Feed your fish daily with only as much food as they can completely consume in just a few…

Spring Your Pond to Life – Open Pond for Spring

Now that winter is over and spring is here there are a few things you need to do in order to enjoy your open pond. 1. Inspect The Pond Before starting up your pond you will want to inspect it to see if any damage has occurred over the winter months. If necessary make repairs…

Winter Pond Preparation

As the leaves change and the weather cools, your pond’s ecosystem needs preparation for the winter months. Below are some key steps to keep your water safe and your pond life healthy. Stop fertilizing and bring in all of your tropical pond plants when the weather cools – ideally before the season’s first frost. To…

Keep Your Pond Algae Away!

Summer Pond Maintenance Having a water feature like a pond in your yard is not only eye catching, it also can provide the soothing sound of running water and the addition of wildlife like fish, frogs, birds and more. Now that the heat of summer is upon us your pond may require a little attention…

Build Your Own Backyard Pond

Very few homeowners have a natural stream or lake as part of their landscape. However, if you would like to hear water cascading over rocks or the sound of frogs chirping at night, you can create your own backyard pond to enjoy. Adding a pond to your landscape creates diversity to your yard, an eye-catching…