Ponds

Getting your pond ready for a healthy spring season starts by preparing it in the fall for the cold months ahead. Even though you hate to say goodbye to the beautiful lilies and will miss the antics of your koi as they sink low to rest for winter, taking these…

You’ve seen the options on the store shelves. There are flakes and pellets, and brand after brand to tempt you. You wonder whether it really matters. Is choosing a fish food about the same as choosing a toothpaste? The answer is no – all pond fish food is most definitely…

When you dream of a back yard pond, do you envision large, colorful koi darting beneath the surface, their bright reds and golds glittering in the sun? Most people think of koi when it comes to adding wildlife to a pond, but that doesn’t mean they’re the only critters that…

“It’s too much work!” “I don’t have time for a pond.” Those are just a few of the reasons people give for not wanting a pond in their yard. But did you know that a naturally balanced pond is actually quite low-maintenance? Maybe even more so than the patch of…

Long, balmy summer days are great for enjoying your pond, but the heat can take its toll on your pond and fish. August is prime algae time, but by the time you see that massive green outbreak, your pond is already under duress. Another sign of trouble is seeing your…

If you’ve got a koi pond, then you’ve got predators! Here in New Jersey, they can include herons, egrets, raccoons, opossums, and to a lesser extent skunks and cats. Koi are a living investment, but for many pond owners they also become part of the family as pets, as do…

Spring is an exciting time of year for pond owners. Flowers begin to bloom and plants display new greenery. Koi come back to play after a quiet winter below the ice and frost, and it’s time to get those waterfalls going again to bubble and delight you all season long….

A naturally balanced pond ecosystem is like a puzzle where all the pieces fit together perfectly, and each one must be in place if you want to achieve an effective result. But do you know what those pieces are, and more importantly, do you know how they all work together…

If you already have a pond or waterfall in your yard, then you probably don’t need to be convinced of their value! We know plenty of “indoor people” who suddenly found themselves spending hours outdoors, regardless of season, enjoying the sights and sounds of a new water feature. In fact,…

Water lilies are so beloved that some people have ponds installed in their yards just for the lilies alone. Their stunning blooms and the shading effects of their foliage make them the perfect fit for your summertime pond in New Jersey, but what do you do with them once winter…