Backyard Blog

Is It Fine to Let Your Pond Freeze Over?
Get practical advice for winter pond care. Learn about the impact of freezing temperatures, pond depth requirements, and the best practices for maintaining your pond through winter.

How to Overwinter Fish Indoors
If you have a fish-filled pond, there are two options for winterization: overwintering your fish in the pond or moving them indoors. Ponds that are at risk of freezing solid,...

How to Select Fish for Your Pond: A Beginner's Guide
Adding fish to your pond is a fantastic way to create a vibrant and dynamic backyard oasis. However, before you rush out and buy a bunch of goldfish, there are some...

Why are My Pond Fish Dying?
Every pond owner's worst nightmare is walking out to their pond and seeing dead fish. Your fish can be seemingly healthy one day and then dead the next, leaving you...

What accessories are best for my pond?
No matter your style or needs, there's a pond accessory out there to make your water garden truly unique. Discover what pond accessory fits your style.

The Best Plants for Fish and Koi Ponds
If you have a fish pond, aquatic plants are the key to balancing the ecosystem while adding a nice aesthetic. The right plants will help keep the water clean by...

Why Is Chlorine Removal so Important in Fish Ponds?
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...

Dreaming of Spring
The seemingly endless months of snow and cold weather have us dreaming of spring (unless you live in Florida and put on a jacket only a handful of times this season)....

Caring for Your Pond Fish During an Emergency
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...