Backyard Blog

Cloudy pond got you down? Dive into the why, preventatives, and solutions to transform your murky pond into a crystal-clear paradise. Cloudy water can be a sign of excess nutrients and poor water quality,...

Discover the best aquatic plants for fish and koi ponds. Learn how these plants improve water quality, provide shelter, and enhance your pond’s ecosystem.

You can maintain your pond naturally without using potentially harmful chemicals. Learn how to maintain your pond, naturally.

Ponds and water features are typically filled with tap water, which often contains chlorine or chloramine. If you have koi fish, goldfish, minnows, or any other kind of fish or...

Do you have an emergency plan for your pond fish? When you're making plans with your family about what to do during natural disasters like hurricanes, blizzards, or fires, you...

When you're checking on your pond during the winter, it's important to make sure there's not too much snow stacking on top of the pond. How much snow is too...

Winter isn't the most exciting time of the year to be a water gardener, but it's one of the most important times for maintenance. Starting in the fall, water quality...

Certain koi are naturally more social than others due to their personalities. You may have already noticed a few "greeters" always say hi while the shy guys hang out in...

Invasive species are plants and animals that are introduced in an environment where they have no natural predators. They can quickly reproduce and outcompete native species, disrupting the ecosystem and...