Backyard Blog

Learn how to build a DIY backyard pond waterfall using a spillway. Improve water flow, oxygenation, and create a relaxing focal point for your backyard pond.

Adding a backyard pond can boost mental health, reduce stress, and enhance outdoor spaces. Explore the benefits of koi ponds and water gardens.

Keep your pond pest-free with tips to control mosquitoes, snails, slugs, and more, while supporting a healthy backyard ecosystem.

Celebrate your region’s natural beauty by incorporating local plants into your garden. Native plants support pollinators, attract birds, and reduce maintenance—all while promoting biodiversity and preserving your local ecosystem.

Seed swaps connect gardeners and water garden enthusiasts through sharing seeds, tips, and plants. Learn how to host your own community swap today. 

Avoid common pond maintenance mistakes to keep water clear, fish healthy, and equipment running smoothly. Prevention makes pond care easier.

Discover the best aquatic plants for mini ponds and container water gardens. Beginner-friendly picks for small spaces.

The water quality ups and downs that come with building a brand-new pond are commonly referred to as "New Pond Syndrome." Existing ponds aren't exempt from this, though! Read more.

Get creative and eco-friendly in your garden. Learn how to recycle, reuse, and upcycle everyday items into planters, bird feeders, and even mini water features.