A Springtime Checklist for Ponds
click here for a printable .PDFAt last, the long, dreary winter is behind us. Time now to enjoy the beautiful spring weather. Time, too, for the pond keeper to re-establish his pond. And to make sure he doesn't overlook anything, here are a list of things you might remind him eve...
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Keeping Pond Water Clear
Oh, say, can you see your fish?When fish and plants are added to a newly established pond, the environment is serene and natural looking and the water crystal clear. In time, however, the water can become cloudy and murky – so murky, in fact, you may have trouble seeing your fish...
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Over-Wintering the Water Garden
Are your fish and plants ready for cold weather?CLICK HERE for a printable .pdfIntroductionRight now, most of us are getting ready for fall by pulling up faded annuals, mulching perennial beds and raking leaves. Autumn clean-up comes almost instinctively to seasoned gardeners. Bu...
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Selection and Care of Fancy Goldfish for the Water Garden
IntroductionMany water gardeners prefer to keep goldfish in their ponds, rather than koi. While koi are beautiful, they require a large pond and often carry a large price tag. For the water gardener who does not have the room for or the desire to invest in koi, goldfish are the a...
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Tips on Dividing Hardy Water Lilies
Although spring is the easiest time to divide your hardy water lilies, they can be divided anytime during the growing season. After a year or two, your water lilies will become pot-bound and need dividing and repotting. This is a great time to start a few more plants for your pon...
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Controlling Algae in Water Gardens
Green Pond? What is the number one problem in water gardening? Algae. Whether it's "green water" or filamentous "blanket weed," water gardeners hate it and want it gone - now! There are so many approaches to algae control. Some say "go natural." Others recommend chemical treatmen...
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