Articles, tagged with "koi pond", page 2
16th May 2011
There are many different types of filters available today for koi ponds which require regular cleaning. The decaying fish waste and pond debris need to be removed from the filter, flushed and cleaned with a garden hose - a labor intensive, stinky, filthy,...
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Author:
doughoover
16th May 2011
What is a koi pond without koi? A pond! Now that could be boring...
Many clients who want a waterfall and koi pond do not want koi fish to take care of. Actually, a pond will require less attention with fish than without. If a koi pond has a waterfall ...
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Author:
doughoover
11th May 2011
Before approaching the task of constructing a Koi Pond, ask by yourself the subsequent questions:Are you prepared to construct the Koi Pond by yourself or get an skilled to construct it for you?There is no substitute for obtaining high quality assistance ...
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Author:
Brandy
11th May 2011
First of all: know what you want. If you need some ideas, visit the library or your local book store and browse through landscape books, garden and pond magazines. You can also search the web and read and study as much as possible.
Layout is the most...
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Author:
doughoover
04th May 2011
It's very hard to prevent your pond from developing algae eventually. Algae are in fact plants. An interesting fact is that they consist of one cell only. They only become a problem when these cells cluster together to form a colony. In such a case the wa...
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Author:
writeragain
15th April 2011
Excellent back garden design gets underway with creating a report on every one of the features that you should take into consideration prior to investing any money. The principle features and factors take into consideration contain the dimensions of your ...
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Author:
Lucas Whitley
05th April 2011
Water gardens have become a fashionable must have for many homeowners. They are building elaborate waterfalls and other formations in their yards to get a sense of charm and calm of a beatific country creek or a Japanese Koi haven. You too can have the jo...
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Author:
Amy C
05th April 2011
The design of ponds, or garden ponds as they are often called, can seem a little bit daunting at first. A myriad of questions can arise that may confuse or discourage a homeowner from even beginning the project. How big should the pond be? Should it be a ...
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Author:
JWS
17th March 2011
Do you have a pond in your yard that leaves you feeling so-so whenever you look at it? Do you find that it is prone to algae or bad smells or that it just isn’t as attractive as you would like it to be? If so, you may wish to consider turning it into so...
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Author:
Polly Godwin
01st March 2011
Garden Gazebos
A garden gazebo is the ideal way to accent your garden. Envision being able to walk along the path between the koi pond and the flowers, the hedges and the willow tree, pausing to relaxation on a bench within a gazebo. Its shade will com...
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Author:
Amy Wells
01st March 2011
1. There are well over 130 mechanical water levelers available today, and none of them can be guaranteed not to stick in the closed position.
The most common of these are the cheap plastic ball valve usually found in toilet tanks, which are notorious f...
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Author:
Douglas Hoover
15th February 2011
City dwellers and suburbanites alike are seeking water features for their landscapes. Whether a Koi pond, fountain, waterfalls, or larger body of water, water features enhance the visual appeal of your landscape as well as providing a relaxing venue to en...
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Author:
Polly Godwin
05th February 2011
The koi fish are so popular in outside ponds, due to the longevity of their lives, their gracefulness and their gorgeous colors. For outside ponds the koi fish have many traits that make them the ideal fish to thrive in an outside pond.
Due to the size...
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Author:
KJ
01st February 2011
Building a pond or water garden in your backyard can add additional beauty and enjoyment to your outdoor living area. To create an optimal outdoor living area you will need to create your pond or water garden with the right list of pond supplies.
For ...
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Author:
JonathanTrott2k1
01st February 2011
Have you ever dreamt of a cool green garden with the tinkling of a fountain or a little stream bubbling by as you enjoy your nap? Many gardeners relish having a koi pond as the centre piece of their garden. But even though we all want a beautiful water fe...
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Author:
JonathanTrott2k1