http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com One of the most frustrating things for a meticulous gardener and homeowner is for their lawn to have problems with fungal diseases. Lawns are particularly susceptible to problems because they are monocultures—millions of the same plant in the same plac... http://www.articlealley.com/article_750063_27.html 12th January 2009 There is no need to let kitchen waste go to waste! Gardeners can spend lots of money buying good soil or compost to make the garden grow. There is, however, no need to do that if you eat at home more than once a week! Composting kitchen waste solves se... http://www.articlealley.com/article_750061_27.html 12th January 2009 When you built your pond, you probably spent a lot of time planning its design. You made sure every plumbing piece was in place. You carefully selected your filter and your pump. Everything seems perfect. While everything mechanical is in place, did you k... http://www.articlealley.com/article_750058_54.html 12th January 2009 When browsing through your local fish store’s medicine and testing aisle, you probably won’t find a test for oxygen. The importance of sufficient oxygen in your pond water is often understated, and misunderstood. While most fish owners understand the ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_750056_54.html 12th January 2009 The success of your pond fish has a lot to do with where they come from. As always, we recommend buying your koi from your local reputable breeder rather than buying from a pet store or a national chain. Koi that come from a national chain usually endure ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_750055_54.html 12th January 2009 Aquatic nuisance weeds and algae can become very problematic if left uncontrolled. They can quickly take hold of any outdoor fish pond, becoming increasingly difficult to remove. Proper pond maintenance and filtration goes a long way to controlling the ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_750054_54.html 12th January 2009 When it comes to feeding your Pond fish, there is a vast array of commercially available foods. With many different companies now producing a plethora of food choices, it is important to educate yourself on the nutritional requirements of your fish. In ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_750051_7.html 12th January 2009 Koi feeding is an often overlooked facet of the outdoor pond hobby. Koi kept in northern climates will require special care before and after the hibernation season. Although not as important in warmer areas, the role of temperature in Pond Fish feeding ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_750049_54.html 12th January 2009 Bacteria are the unsung heroes of gardening. Without bacteria, gardeners would not have the rich, loamy soil in which plants grow without bounds. Bacteria are single-celled organisms that chemically digest organic matter in soils into smaller nutrient c... http://www.articlealley.com/article_727686_27.html 19th December 2008 Sandy soils have almost the opposite problems of clay soils. That would stand to reason, as clay soils are made up of very small particles and sandy soils have larger particles. Particle size makes a huge difference in the way water, air and nutrients m... http://www.articlealley.com/article_727683_27.html 19th December 2008 The bane of every gardener’s existence is clay soil. In addition to feeling like you are gardening in your driveway, clay soil makes ordinary tasks like watering and feeding plants a major problem. Soils with high clay content hold water and do not dr... http://www.articlealley.com/article_727680_27.html 19th December 2008 Anyone who has been swimming in a lake or deep pond in the summer has probably felt noticeably cooler water around his or her legs. This sensation was most likely caused by stratification of the water. Stratification means that two significantly diffe... http://www.articlealley.com/article_717984_54.html 12th December 2008 Imported from Japan to the western world is the Koi pond. Koi are a form of carp fish that look like giant, majestic goldfish. When these fish are added to a beautiful and artistically crafted pond, Koi can truly make the exterior of a property look incre... http://www.articlealley.com/article_711996_54.html 04th December 2008 Have you ever walked past an office building and noticed a pond on the property? If so, have you also noticed water fountains in the pond? You have probably also taken a mental note of how these fountains add a unique visual allure to the pond. That is wh... http://www.articlealley.com/article_704543_54.html 02nd December 2008 Did you know that manmade ponds rely on the same ecosystem principles that natural ponds do? Yes, for any manmade pond to thrive it must mirror the ecosystem of the natural world. One aspect of this is a pond nitrogen cycle. Understanding how this cycle w... http://www.articlealley.com/article_704541_54.html 02nd December 2008 Anyone who has added a pond or water garden to their property is probably enjoying the beautification benefits such an addition provides. After all, how could exotic goldfish or aquatic plants not improve visual allure? Of course, plants and fish have to ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_698772_27.html 30th November 2008 If there was one thing that could enhance the look of a property’s exterior, it would be the presence of a water garden. Water gardens can be designed in a multitude of fashions. In many cases, the craftsmanship of a water garden can reach virtuoso leve... http://www.articlealley.com/article_698771_27.html 30th November 2008 Many pond owners face the un-enviable task of fighting aquatic weeds every year, particularly during the late Spring and Summer months. Different approaches are taken to combat these problem plants such as chemical treatments, manual removal or even hiri... http://www.articlealley.com/article_686509_32.html 12th November 2008 The health concerns of mold exposure have been growing thanks in part to increased media awareness and more research conducted in this field. It is important to know that mold and mold spores are everywhere, but it is when the conditions are right that th... http://www.articlealley.com/article_674043_17.html 23rd October 2008 While humic acid is still a relatively new concept to those not professionally involved in agriculture and gardening and is not widely available except through Internet or direct mail outlets, there is no denying the vast benefits it offers to all types o... http://www.articlealley.com/article_637300_27.html 15th September 2008 Overstocking a pond with fish is a very common error new pond owners make. A lot of times we will encounter a customer with pond problems and they buy some product and see minimal results. Well, upon further examination and fact finding we find that the p... http://www.articlealley.com/article_621443_54.html 05th September 2008 As many experienced pond owners know, regular use of beneficial pond bacteria can greatly help keep a pond or water garden clear and healthy, but many newcomers to ponding don't quite know how to use or when to use or even what it actually does. Here i... http://www.articlealley.com/article_620551_27.html 05th September 2008 Dissolved oxygen (DO)is a the most important parameter to monitor in a pond or lake. Basically it is the amount of oxygen available in the pond water. A good rule of thumb for determining if your pond has enough DO is to measure it in ppm (parts per m... http://www.articlealley.com/article_587178_32.html 23rd July 2008 The two most common types of pond aeration systems are diffused aerators and surface aerators. While each is highly effective, each has certain pros and cons that make them the appropriate choice based on your ponds characteristics Diffused Ae... http://www.articlealley.com/article_586019_32.html 23rd July 2008 The two most common types of pond aeration systems are diffused aerators and surface aerators. While each is highly effective, each has certain pros and cons that make them the appropriate choice based on your ponds characteristics Diffused Aerators ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_580353_27.html 18th July 2008 Pond bacteria exists in all ponds, large or small. However, there is both good and bad pond bacteria. The good bacteria (aerobic bacteria) exists to efficiently keep organic waste such as fish waste, excess food, dead vegetation and even fertilizer run-o... http://www.articlealley.com/article_580345_27.html 18th July 2008 A person just getting into ponds may be confused at the terminology and types of pond pumps, particularly when trying to determine the type of pump they need for their pond. The most common questions is “What is the difference between an external pond ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_580343_27.html 18th July 2008 No matter if it is a decorative pond, water garden, golf course pond or stock tank, nothing drives pond owners crazier than an infestation of pond scum or pond algae. The only thing that equals the frustration of seeing it, is trying to control it. The ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_49984_27.html 03rd May 2006 Golfing where dinosaurs once roamed? Not many golf courses can boast a claim like that, at least not many championship courses. Squaw Valley Golf Course is built upon ground inhabited by dinosaurs millions of years ago and is located in Glen Rose, ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_15215_32.html 12th November 2005 Although most widely known as the Dinosaur Capitol of Texas and for its travel and tourism appeal, Glen Rose, Texas is quickly gaining a reputation as a highly sought after city to live in. As recently as 2004, Glen Rose was voted as America's Dream Town... http://www.articlealley.com/article_8621_33.html 12th September 2005 Everyone knows the importance of having a positive attitude, especially in the health insurance industry. Even negative people say that they have a positive attitude. All agents have seen it one time or another. They are at a meeting, and in the hallwa... http://www.articlealley.com/article_7772_24.html 07th September 2005 While Glen Rose, Texas may be best known as America's Dream Town 2004 and the Dinosaur Capitol of Texas, it is also an excellent place to visit to beat the Texas heat. This time of year vacationers are looking for the best ways to enjoy the summer, while ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_4698_29.html 12th August 2005 Dallas-based InsureAmerica Management Company has released a new Internet site, www.byoib.com, to aid in recruitment of nationwide health insurance agents. Complete with commission examples, earnings potential breakdowns and an income potential calculator... http://www.articlealley.com/article_4697_19.html 12th August 2005