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11 Tips Before Building a Backyard Water Garden or Backyard Pond

From The Pond Warehouse who has over 13 years of experience in ponds and water gardens, building and owning a pond, water garden or pond-less waterfall can be an awesome and rewarding experience to enjoy. The Pond Warehouse strongly suggest you think through this list…

ButchFebruary 13, 2009

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Fish Pond: Backyard Pond Building

Backyard ponds are once thought to be owned by only the wealthy and filthy rich individuals. That was then. Now, backyard ponds can be built by even the simplest homeowners. These can liven things up and can be a good conversation starter for guests and…

ButchFebruary 10, 2009

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Pond Landscaping

Adding a pond to your yard can help you add a place to relax. Landscaping this area can help to make it an extension of your home. Landscaping around your pond is a something that you can accomplish with your entire family. Ponds can help…

ButchFebruary 7, 2009

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7 Secrets of Building a Koi Pond

Are you thinking of building a koi fish pond? Keeping these magnificent fish in your garden can be great fun and it is not as difficult as you might think. With the right care koi can live for decades and some can become almost a…

ButchFebruary 6, 2009

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Koi Pond or Pondless Waterfall: Where Do I Begin?

1.) Have you thought about A Water Feature?-- Is it true that a water feature will add equity to my home? What about a swimming pool? Doesn't a pond require a lot of upkeep? What is the average cost? Do I need a building permit?…

ButchFebruary 6, 2009

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Goldfish – How To Build Your Very Own Pond

If you're planning to keep your goldfish in a garden pond and you're also planning to build the pond yourself, then there are a few things you will need to know first. The tools you will need are a shovel, pond liner and underlayment, a…

ButchFebruary 6, 2009

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Having your Own Garden Pond is not as Difficult as you Might Think

A garden pond adds new dimensions to any garden. As well as providing a tranquil spot to sit and relax on a hot summer's day, it attracts a whole range of wildlife to your garden such as frogs, newts, and water birds and almost inevitably…

ButchFebruary 4, 2009

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Koi Ponds – Tips On Building The Pond Of Your Dreams

There are beautiful Japanese fish known as Koi and can grow up to roughly 1 meter long. With the proper love and care they have the ability to live up to several decades. Because these large types of fish are very beautiful and serene to…

ButchFebruary 3, 2009

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Koi Pond: is Ph Important?

Is Koi Pond Ph Important? It can mean the difference between life and death of your koi fish!Alkaline Koi Ponds Generally speaking, alkaline conditions are more common than acidic in ponds, especially the newer ones. If the pH remains over 8.5 for any length of…

ButchFebruary 3, 2009

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More Pond Basics

Here are a few more basics about ponds from my pond information site: Cleaning In a healthy pond, with a properly functioning nitrogen cycle, water changes can be minimal. I still recommend a water change of 10-20% per month on a healthy, fully functional pond.…

ButchFebruary 2, 2009

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How To Build A Pond With A Waterfall

What type of pond You should consider first what type of pond you want, in this case pond with waterfall feature. Would it be a home for fish and plants, these are things that you should take into consideration as well. But please keep in…

ButchFebruary 2, 2009

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A Clear Pond; Proper Pond Maintenance, Filtration, and Chemistry

Keeping a clear pond in the warm or hot summer months involves these key ingredients for proper filtration: ADEQUATE WATER CIRCULATION AND MOVEMENT. A general principle (not a rule) of about 50-200 gph per 100 gallons can work for this (A lower proportional gph for…

ButchFebruary 1, 2009

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Pond Supplies – A Must For Your Pond

Pond supplies are an important aspect for all pond owners. It is important for you to keep your pond clean as well as preserve your pond and add necessary supplies when required. Mentioned below are few pond supplies that are a requisite for every pond…

ButchJanuary 30, 2009

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Steps of the Pond Nitrogen Cycle

Did you know that manmade ponds rely on the same ecosystem principles that natural ponds do? Yes, for any manmade pond to thrive it must mirror the ecosystem of the natural world. One aspect of this is a pond nitrogen cycle. Understanding how this cycle…

ButchJanuary 28, 2009

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Prepare Pond for Fall and Winter

Fall is arriving and it is time to prepare your pond for fall and winter. Pond netting, aeration and deicers are important items to consider when preparing your pond for the winter. Pond Netting: If you are in a wooded area or in an area…

ButchJanuary 27, 2009

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Easy Pond And Water Garden Construction

Today's successful water garden usually is designed as an ecosystem that uses a balance between fish, plants and bacteria keeping the water clear. The type of pond I'm talking about is self-contained (not fed by a spring or stream) and between 100-900 sq ft; a…

ButchJanuary 26, 2009

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Natural Pond Filters

Cleaning the pond regularly is essential for the healthy growth of the local pond ecosystem in your garden. The pond in your garden is a representative of a very complex habitat and the small and big creatures living there need a fresh and clean environment.…

ButchJanuary 24, 2009

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A Backyard Fish Pond

Water gardens and backyard ponds are for butterflies, frogs, birds, fish, you, and the whole family. These ponds may be small, may even be no larger than 3 to 4 feet in diameter. These may be built in patio containers and barrels. Drawing wildlife in…

ButchJanuary 23, 2009

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Ponds & Waterfalls: Water Living

We can’t live without it. Water is the very source of life That is why we are so strongly attracted to it. Maybe because we cannot live more than a few days without water, we want to have it close by. Most people would like…

ButchJanuary 23, 2009

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The Importance Of A Pond Pump

A pond pump plays a major role in any man made pond, with out one the risk of the pond becoming stagnant is greatly increased due to the water standing still over a long period of time with little or no movement. A pond pump…

ButchJanuary 22, 2009

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Creating Koi Fish Garden Pond – Important Tips

Are you thinking of building a koi pond in your garden? Bringing these gorgeous fish in your garden is an interesting hobby and it is not as complicated as you might think. With the proper pond maintanance decorative koi fish have a long life span…

ButchJanuary 21, 2009

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Tips On How To Build A Pond

A pond is not only a stunning garden feature but is also a wonderful wildlife habitat, attracting birds, insects and many other animals. Building a pond from scratch can seem a daunting task however it need not be, having the correct equipment and understanding what…

ButchJanuary 18, 2009

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Koi Pond: Filter Vs. Fish

There are many different types of filters available today for koi ponds which require regular cleaning. The decaying fish waste and pond debris need to be removed from the filter, flushed and cleaned with a garden hose – a labor intensive, stinky, filthy, disgusting job…

ButchJanuary 18, 2009

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Koi Pond: Oxygen Levels

Adequate oxygen is essential for the health and survival of your koi fish and other pond creatures. As pond life utilizes the oxygen content of the water, it needs to be replaced. Oxygen enters the water where these two contact each other – primarily at…

ButchJanuary 16, 2009

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11 Tips Before Building a Backyard Water Garden or Backyard Pond

Fish Pond: Backyard Pond Building

Pond Landscaping

7 Secrets of Building a Koi Pond

Koi Pond or Pondless Waterfall: Where Do I Begin?

Goldfish – How To Build Your Very Own Pond

Having your Own Garden Pond is not as Difficult as you Might Think

Koi Ponds – Tips On Building The Pond Of Your Dreams

Koi Pond: is Ph Important?

More Pond Basics

How To Build A Pond With A Waterfall

A Clear Pond; Proper Pond Maintenance, Filtration, and Chemistry

Pond Supplies – A Must For Your Pond

Steps of the Pond Nitrogen Cycle

Prepare Pond for Fall and Winter

Easy Pond And Water Garden Construction

Natural Pond Filters

A Backyard Fish Pond

Ponds & Waterfalls: Water Living

The Importance Of A Pond Pump

Creating Koi Fish Garden Pond – Important Tips

Tips On How To Build A Pond

Koi Pond: Filter Vs. Fish

Koi Pond: Oxygen Levels

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