Anything having to do with ponds and pond care.
As much as we love ponds here, the fact is, when the weather get’s cold and the snow starts to fall, we aren’t as busy with water features as we are in the summer months. One of the things that helps keep us entertained and connected with our backyard beauty is feeding wild birds. Many … Read more
As I write this the weather has finally turned cold here in Iowa. We were below zero last night and may reach about 20 degrees above today. Yippee:) I guess I should have suspected that things would turn cold…they almost always do in December or January…and I have to admit that one recent indicator of … Read more
No pond tips today…just a video that I wanted to share with you on how we really feel about our customers and pond friends. [youtube width=”425″ height=”355″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERV4tuazgNs&feature=youtube_gdata[/youtube]
In the video below I’ll talk about some of the most common and helpful tools that I’ve found that make fall and winter pond preparation a bit easier. These are simple and inexpensive things that anyone can use to keep their pond cleaner and in better condition as the leaves and snow start to fall. … Read more
Aquatic pond plants come in a myriad of shapes and sizes, each with their own unique appeal! Generally speaking the majority fall into one of the following categories: deep water plants; marginal plants, oxygenator plants and floating pond plants. Making the right selection depends upon where you live and the size of your pond. In … Read more
It may seem a bit early to say this for some folks around the country but summer is coming to a close. Where did it go?!? I’ll be right up front. I enjoy summertime. Yes we’re kept incredibly busy and it gets to be crazy around here sometimes, but I’m not sure I would have … Read more