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That spot in the yard where a waterfall and pond would look the most natural is most often the worse location for the pond. It’s often a hill that spills down to an area around the deck. Perhaps it’s hard to grow grass on the hill and the hill is eroding. Instead of planting low-growing junipers like everyone else in the neighborhood is doing, you may want something more dramatic like a lively waterfall that splashes into a nice, big koi pond. After all, it would look natural spilling out from the line of trees on top of the hill.
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Traditionally during pond season one must spend an hour or so every weekend maintaining the pond otherwise the pump gets clogged and the waterfall stops running. Anyone who “never has to clean his pond” is probably the proud owner of a swamp. Submersible pumps are often set in heavy containers filled with rocks or other filter media making it difficult to pull up out of the water. Gravity-fed biofilters, even the expensive ones, require routine cleaning regimens. If they are not cleaned regularly the pads tend to clog as well.
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Before ever starting on a pond there is one question you must ask yourself – "Do I want to ever have fish in my pond?". There is a big difference in the way a water garden and a fish pond are built. Fish need filtration (and an adequate amount of it!) while a garden pond, depending on how clear you want your water, can have nothing other than the plants themselves. Also, more maintenance is needed for a pond if you have goldfish or koi.
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A garden retreat should be just that. It should offer a place of solace and relaxation — a place to escape after a long day at work. It should contain things that are meaningful to you — things that make you happy. Who better to design that place than the one it should please?
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There are professionals who know ponds and there are others who don’t. There are some that are in the learning curve and will become great pond builders one day. As backyard ornamental ponds increase in popularity so do the number of contractors who become overnight experts. Suddenly everyone knows how to build a pond.
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It is disturbing to hear complaints from folks who are dissatisfied with their brand new ponds and the contractors who built them. Often pond systems are installed by builders and fail to meet the customer’s expectations. Most often we find the problem stems from a miscommunication between the builder and the buyer. We have both builder and buyers as customers which gives us a unique prospective on the relationship between them and what can go right and wrong. By paying attention to what the other is saying, knowing what to expect from the other and keeping your end of the bargain you can have a love affair with your customer or contractor.
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Floating pond plants float on top of the surface of pond water. Their leaves are usually visible as they rest on top of the water. Their roots usually are resting in the water, underneath the surface. These plants are unique because many of them derive most of their nutrients from the very water they are resting in. Many floating plants don't grow more quickly and easily than plants living underneath the water.
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When choosing the best underwater pond light, there are three things to consider, longevity, lighting effects, and fish safety if you decided to put them in your pond. No such thing as a 100% waterproof fixture. Submersible fixtures are susceptible to leaks. The likelihood of a leak occurring can be significantly reduced depending on the institution and how it is engineered and built. Cheaper is not better when looking for an underwater pond light. Plastic housing can crack from temperature fluctuations and be damaged by the sun.
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Nature is beautiful and people should do their best to preserve it by any means necessary. Besides, animals survive from nature because it provides clean air and food. At times, human activities like littering can destroy the environment. Without being cautious to where and how individuals litter their waste materials, some living organisms like aquatic life may be depleted in the long-run. The diversification of living organisms allow for a functional ecosystem where there is dependence for survival.
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Pond filters are important, are even considered the heart of a pond, because they filter, aerate, and keep the pond water clear. Water garden filters are the key to water balance and water balance is the essence of clear water. A larger pump than you need may be better than a smaller pump. Leaves from a tree can contaminate the water feature and require a larger filter to do the job.
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Most people clearly know how to set up a dog space. They buy a 10 or 20 lb bag of kibble, a bowl for water, one for the kibble, and a doggie bed. Easy peasy. But going back in their memory banks to when mom brought that first goldfish in a bowl. You may remember the excitement. That is until about a month or so when "Moby Dick" was floating belly side up.