Things to know before you choose a pond pump
Ok, so you study every style pond pump and you have decided what kind of pump you want for your pond. But after you decide which type of pond pump you want then you need to consider several factors to increase your odds of making the best decision. [clear] These factors include:Pond Size
The pond size dictates the size of the moreWhat you need to know about pond pumps
What you need to know about pond pumps
To have the Water garden or Koi pond of your dreams you have to have the right equipment. That might mean a small submersible pond pump or a big external pump. However, there are so many types of water pumps for ponds that it is easy to get confused and end up buying the wrong one. [clear]"the wrong pump can turn out to be
Pond plants for the winter
Pond plants for the winter
Are there any pond plants that will look nice in the winter?
Of course it will depend on what part of the country you live in as to what if any pond plants will do well in your pond in the winter months. Pond plants are broken down into two basic categories: hardy and non-hardy. Keep in mind there will be some varying factors on winter survival in the pond and theHow do you determine the value of a Koi?
How do you determine the value of a Koi?
I get this question almost daily. Why is that 8” Koi worth $40 and that 8” Koi over there $500? It is difficult to sum up what makes a koi valuable, but the best place to start is the koi show judging standards as these will dictate what the rest of us pay for koi. Koi shows are not unlike dog or horse shows. It's a competition wereKoi Classifications, colors and terms
Koi Classifications, colors and terms
There are so many beautiful Koi to choose from but did you know that just like dogs or cats they are divided into breeds and varieties?? Koi is a short variation for the Japanese word Nishikigoi, which literally means "brocaded carp" [clear]Color and pattern variations of Koi are endless
The color and pattern variations of Koi are endless, but breeders and collectors have identified a number of specific categories. This is a just a few of theWhich Pond liner is the best?
Which Pond liner is the best?
Pond liners are made of many different materials. Some are Rubber, Epdm, plastic, PVC, reinforced polyethylene or reinforced polypropylene. Then you have to decide what mil, thickness or or ply you want. Not only are there different types of pond liner to choose from, there are thickness options, size options, the option to bury or not bury your liner, the choice of doing it yourself or to hire someone to install theHow to balance your pond.
How to balance your pond. What does balancing your pond really mean anyway?
All pond water must go through the initial balancing period. Pond Talk.
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How many Koi can I have in my pond?
How many Koi can I have in my pond? Most pond owners think that the number of gallons is in direct relation to the number of Koi you can have.
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