Many pond owners assume that if they see bubbles rising in the water, their aerator must be doing its job. After all, bubbles mean air is moving through the system, right? Not necessarily. Aeration is one of the most important, but often misunderstood, parts of...
Few things confuse pond owners more than koi feeding in late winter. One day it feels like spring. The next morning is cold again. Your koi start swimming more. Then they disappear to the bottom. So the question comes up every year: “Is it time to start feeding...
Why Timing Matters More Than the Plants Themselves Most aquatic plant problems aren’t caused by bad plants; they’re caused by bad timing. In Arizona, when you plant matters just as much as what you plant because of heat, sun exposure, and how fast pond ecosystems...
Ponds come back to life in spring. As the water temperature rises, fish become active and plants begin blooming. You need to prepare your pond to welcome new life in it. To prepare your pond for the change of seasons, give it a thorough cleaning. The purpose of a...
Winter is a challenging time for ponds and the plants & animals that live in them. Thankfully the bitter part of winter is gone and spring will soon be upon us. Soon, temperatures will start climbing and color will return to your pond. Now is the right time to...
Fall and winter weather conditions can affect your pond as colder temperatures can affect the amount of oxygen dissolved in the water and slow the metabolism of fish. Here are some tips to care for your pond in fall and winter. Fall Pond-care Tips Periodically Remove...
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