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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,...
Fall to Winter Maintenance Timeline for Your Pond
Fall and winter are critical months for pond maintenance, especially if you have fish, plants, and other pond-life. Review our fall-to-winter timeline to get ready for pond care in the...
Winter Pond Maintenance Checklist
January and February are peak winter, often when the weather is at its coldest. It’s not the most exciting time for water gardening; the main objective is to ensure no significant changes...
How Much Snow is Too Much Snow on a Pond?
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...
How to Drain Your Pond for Winter
Whether or not you need to drain your pond depends on a few different factors. The depth of your pond will be the difference between your pond freezing all the...
Pond Fish Care in Winter
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...
Prepare Your Plants for Closing Your Pond
Get your pond plants ready for winter with these tips for when to store, prune, and relocate your plants indoors for the winter shutdown.
What Pond Equipment Should be Removed for Winter?
Water gardening tends to slow down in the late fall and winter. Once the water temperature drops to 40°F, it's time to bring your pond equipment inside.
Checking in on Your Pond Fish During the Winter
Once your pond is shut-down for the wintertime, know what to look for in your pond fish as they overwinter. It's important to keep a close eye on your pond...