When building a pond intended for swimming, one of the key requirements is keeping all electrical components safely out of the water. This is crucial since water and electricity don't mix. In this...
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Sometimes it just isn't possible to get electricity to where you need it. Recently I decided to build a pond and a stream using only solar power. Before taking on this project I had set up many ponds...
Dirted Ponds (Walstad): A Journey Towards Low-Maintenance, Balanced Ecosystems
I've been keeping fish for quite a long time. My setups typically include a pebble substrate, some common live plants, a few rocks, and some driftwood. I've always been pretty vigilant with my...
Water in motion is important when building a pond, a pond with a stream, a pond-less stream, or a pond system with a Negative Edge. In this post, we'll cover the basics of water in motion, why it's...
As they say, water finds its own level, making it impossible to have an unlevel pond. Yet, questions about pond leveling come up frequently, especially during the digging stage. In this post,...
Today I'm excited to share with you how to create a DIY pond skimmer. Many of you have asked for more information on the DIY bucket skimmer I use in my courtyard pond, so in this post, I’ll explain...