Category: Maintenance

One of the most common questions I get asked is:"How do I plant my pond plants?"Should they be in soil? In pots? Can they go straight into the gravel?And what about the plants around the pond — do...

If you've ever wondered whether animals can help filter your pond water, you're not alone — I get asked about it all the time! Shrimp, mussels, Daphnia, different types of fish — it sounds...

If you're anything like me, you love the look of rock and pebble in natural creek beds, streams, and ponds. The way water flows and swirls around stones — it's just magical. So when I started...

I was recently asked whether dragonfly nymphs pose a risk to fish in a pond. The quick answer is yes—dragonfly nymphs can eat small fish, tadpoles, and shrimp. However, they also provide...

I love nature and strive to live a relaxed, stress-free life. I don’t remember exactly when I became obsessed with ponds, but it was pretty early on. Like many people, water soothes me, and I...

I spend a lot of time talking about pond filtration because it's the most important part of pond keeping. If you get filtration right, maintaining a pond is incredibly easy and rewarding. Plus,...