I decided to add shrimp to my ponds for a couple of reasons. Number one they will feed on the algae and bio film in the pond. Number two they will provide live food for the fish. Basically adding...
Category: Build
The most important aspect of any pond is how you're going to filter the water. In this article I’ll explore 5 options, some you can buy straight of the shelf and others are a diy...
I’m a lazy gardener. Yet I love my garden. I believe I should be able to spend time enjoying my landscape not labouring in it. My ponds are an integral part of the gardens around my home. With...
I currently have 8 ponds I've built around my property. This gives me a good insight into how much a diy pond will cost. Obviously all these different pond projects have varied in price, so let's...
This diy barrel pond was a little project I was able to complete one Saturday. It was a few more weeks before I added the fish as I waited for the pond to “cycle”. But the build itself (basically...
There are 4 methods of filtering pond water. Biological, mechanical, plants and chemical. Now i know it sounds technical, but its not! Once you understand these basics of pond filters,...