Toxic Pollutants & Their Effect on Fish Health (12 Jun 2006) Once water temperatures increase in the summer months, fish
become more active and produce increasing amounts of waste,
leading to potential water pollution.
5 Simple Steps To Dividing Your Hardy Water Lilies (12 Jun 2006) If you missed the springtime window of opportunity to divide your hardy
water lilies, don't worry, it's not too late. Although springtime is
the best time, you've actually got the entire normal growing season to
get it done.
Avoiding Unsightly Algae (12 Jun 2006) Excessive organic matter in the pond provides nutrients for
algae, contributing to its growth. Algae can obscure the view of
colorful fish, and more dangerously, it robs the water of
valuable oxygen and releases harmful pollutants.
Building Liner Ponds (12 Jun 2006) Surprisingly enough, it is usually in mid-summer that many
gardeners begin to think about installing a small pond or
water garden. Ponds don't need to be weeded or watered, and
they can supply exuberant color in the form of water lilies
and bog plants.
External vs. Submersible Pumps. Which One Should You Use? (12 Jun 2006) For many people, it's never been a question of whether to use a
submersible pump vs. an external pump because most people have
smaller ponds and are used to just using a submersible pump.
They're easy to install, and are pretty reliable - so why even
consider an external pump?
Fish Health in Hot Summer Heat (12 Jun 2006) Summer is over, but for many of us - the heat remains.
Here a couple of things to do to keep your fish healthy
and your pond clear going into winter.
How to Choose Between Goldfish and KOI (12 Jun 2006) Many people have asked us over the years "Should I add
goldfish or KOI (or both) to my pond? The answer is "it
depends."
Protecting your Garden Pond from Pesky Predators (12 Jun 2006) Notice any fish disappearing lately? While herons are present
year-round, water gardeners notice the challenges they bring to
the pond in spring and early summer when herons feed their young.
Hot Feeding Tips (12 Jun 2006) Summer is the most enjoyable water gardening season and the time
to watch for potential problems caused by high water temperatures
during extreme or extended hot periods.
Fall Pond Cleaning (12 Jun 2006) Doing a full pond cleaning during the colder winter months can be
very stressful on your fish. However, if the pond is really
dirty and full of 'muck' - then you may want to consider it
because all of the decaying organic matter in the pond can cause
problems if the pond ices over, and this begins to de-gas and
Landscaping of Hindu Religious Places (12 Jun 2006) Traditionally Hindu tepmples were located either on hills or forests or river banks.In anicient times, the temples were constructed in such locations faraway from human habitations for providing a calm, peaceful and pleasant environment and also for ensuring a close bond between man and nature.But contemperoray gardeners and landscapists fail to appreciate this aspect while attempting gardening at these places, which have become tourist and mass pilgrimage centers in modern times.
Beauty With Indigenous Species (12 Jun 2006) Many a times, gardeners tend to go for exotic species for adding beauty to their gardens.Though exotic species attract attention from the visitors, with proper design and planning indigenous species can make a lot of difference.
Choosing Pond Plants (12 Jun 2006) How to choose the proper pond plants for your pond or water garden. There are many to choose from, so be sure to pick the right ones!
Hand Feeding your Koi (12 Jun 2006) Here's how to hand feed your koi fish. In no time, you can be feeding your pond fish by hand. It's easy, once you know how!
Summer Pond Tips (12 Jun 2006) Here are a handful of summer pond tips to keep your pond and water garden healthy and balanced...
How to Attract Butterfly Activity... (12 Jun 2006) Tips to reveal how to attract butterfly to your garden. In short, by creating the atmosphere in the garden that offers the shelter, food, water and the fragrance the butterfly is searching for you will have Butterfly Garden success.
Garden Room Boundaries (12 Jun 2006) The areas of your landscape can be divided into several sections and areas, which are also known as garden rooms. Garden rooms are spaces where you plant, grow, and display different ideas in gardening in various creative methods. One garden room could be a rose garden, while another could include the use of a water garden, while still another garden room in your landscape could include the use of just purple flowers. Garden rooms are your creation, and only limited to your imagination.
Add Rich Color To Your Garden With Blue Perennial Flowers (12 Jun 2006) Blue flowers are some of the most striking plants around and can add a rich splash of color to any garden. Plant them in a cluster of all blue or mix them in with other flowers for a rainbow of color.
