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What's Trending in Home & Garden for 2025
We've got the top home and garden trends for 2025! From native plants to living fences, learn how to create eco-friendly, wildlife-friendly, and calming spaces.
What to Do With Wet Leaves from Your Pond
Fall leaves become a nuisance when they fall from trees and end up in your pond. Dry leaves are easy to manage, but what can you do with wet leaves...
The Best Landscaping Stones for Your Water Feature
Landscaping is a fun and sometimes intimidating part of designing a pond. Adding the right pond rocks and stones can make a water feature look natural and organic. Choose the best...
Dreamy Pondside Parties
Your pond can be both a decoration and a source of entertainment during a summer party. The warm weather lets you get outdoors, soak up the vitamin D, and enjoy...
Creating a Relaxing Oasis with a Backyard Fountain
Escape the daily grind and step into a staycation right in your own backyard paradise, complete with a custom fountain. All you need is a smartpond pump, a little creativity, and maybe a...
5 Things No One Tells You About Building a Pond
Don’t start digging just yet! Check out the 5 things no one tells you about building a pond and be ready to create a stunning backyard retreat
Finding Your Perfect Fit: A Guide to Choosing the Right Backyard Fountain
f you're looking to enhance your garden or patio, adding a fountain can be an easy DIY project, or you can select a more traditional fountain style. This guide will help...
Pond-Building Tips that Will Make You Look Like a Pro
You don’t have to hire a professional to build the pond of your dreams. Building a pond can be an affordable and fun do-it-yourself project. It requires planning and strategy...
Make My Pond Bigger: The Guide to Pond Expansion
Do you ever look at your pond and think, "I wish it were bigger"? It's not uncommon for pond owners to seek the opportunity to add on to their backyard...