Special Outdoor Projects

While tadpoles may be cute at the time, they eventually turn into frogs and multiply. If the idea of having your yard and pond overcome with frogs is not your idea of the creatures you are hoping...

A glistening pond full of beautiful plants and healthy fish is a remarkable sight. The pea green water filled with slimy algae and gasping washed out fish so common in people's landscapes is not...

There is something peaceful and calming about a fish pond. Perhaps it is the lazy way the fish wiggle about in the unruffled water. Perhaps it is the confluence of water, fish and plants that...

Gar fish are carnivorous, often enormous, fish known to inhabit ponds in the southeastern United States. Though desirable by some as a showcase fish, these animals can ravage an ecosystem if they...

When stocking a Mississippi fish pond, you will need to determine exactly what you want out of it. There may be different reasons when stocking a fish pond, such as either having a little fishing...

Ponds are in a constant need of maintenance to keep algae from taking over. Algae grow best on warm, sunny, open-water ponds. Installing an ultraviolet (UV) light can help dispel some pond algae...

Pond keeping is a relaxing hobby. But perhaps you don't have the space to dig a large, decorative pond. Or, it may seem too expensive to replace pond liners every few years. Because of these...

Very little can trump the beauty and tranquility provided by a pond. Not only is a pond pleasing to the eye, it also can also serve to increase your property value. Unfortunately, the cost of...

Preformed ponds, unlike flexible pond liners, are plastic manufactured shapes that you simply drop into a hole dug in your yard. The main thing that you need to keep in mind when cleaning a...

Duckweed is a floating weed that grows in water. It spurs new growth every three days and can quickly cover the surface if it is not controlled. A surface completely covered by duckweed can look...

Keeping a very small pond is not much different than keeping a fully stocked backyard koi pond. The principles are the same, the scale is just smaller. The most important thing to keep in mind is...

In landscape design, ponds and water gardens require a basic understanding of operation and design to avoid becoming a burden. In a residential setting, homeowners can construct a pond on a...

Once built, a pond quickly becomes its own ecosystem separate from the rest of the yard. A garden pond provides a home for fish, frogs and aquatic plants. In addition to being aesthetically...

A backyard pond that becomes overrun with algae can quickly become a death trap for fish and aquatic plant life. Filamentous algae, commonly referred to as "string algae," is one such form of...

Many fish farms will raise fish in pools because it is the most inexpensive way to create and maintain a pond environment. An above-ground swimming pool that is not being used for swimming can...

Algae is common in ponds with fish and typically appears as plankton or filamentous algae. Plankton algae is a type of floating algae that turns your water green, and filamentous algae is a string...

Having a garden pond in your yard or even in your living room is a way to bring nature to your home. Watching fish swim, gather and eat can be a relaxing activity, and a learning experience for...

Building a koi fish pond can be quite demanding. Since koi fish are fast growing, require good water quality, and produce a lot of waste there are a number of items to consider before building...

Small water features can add beauty to a yard or garden. Most backyard water features are easy to maintain, however, including of fish and aquatic plants adds difficulty as well as time to the...

Algae is a common problem in garden ponds. Algae issues are more prevalent in the spring when the weather gets warmer because warm temperatures provide an ideal environment for algae to thrive. ...

Limited amounts of algae are a healthy and natural part of your pond. Algae are a primitive form of plant life and are some of the oldest living things on earth. They live off the excess nutrients...

Keeping leaves out of an outdoor fish pond can be important. When leaves get into the pool, they alter the quality of the water and deplete the amount of oxygen. If the water becomes toxic, it can...

Blue herons are beautiful and clever birds. In fact, many people love blue herons so much that they will travel great distances to observe and photograph them. However, if you love the fish in...

Natural ponds grow murky. Decaying leaves and glass pollute the waters. Algae flourishes so strong the waters turn dark green. A thorough cleaning helps the natural pond life keep the water clear.

Most homeowners install cement ponds with the thought that they will be a long-lasting, durable landscape addition. For the most part, they are, but cracks can develop, necessitating a fix. The...

Without an aerator or a pump, a pond needs to be cleaned on a regular basis to prevent the buildup of algae and other harmful objects. Set a seasonal schedule and clean your pond every spring and...

Now that you've dug the hole and set up your garden pond, the hardest part is over, right? Unfortunately not. Caring for a garden pond is an ongoing job, but it's worth it when you are rewarded...

A fish pond can add a spectacular air to your backyard escape. The sounds of running water and the sight of fish add a sense of life and movement to an otherwise still yard. Add a few decorative...

Outside water features lend a sense of peace and tranquility to any landscape. Waterfalls, fountains and colored lights are only a few of the many features you can incorporate into your new...

The garden pond is becoming an increasingly popular project than can add variety and tranquility to an outdoor landscape. Achieving a crystal clear pond is possible, even without the use of harsh...

Spring cleaning isn't just something you need to do to your house. Uneaten food, leaves and other detritus eventually settle at the bottom of every koi pond, where they decay and upset the water...

Having a pond can be a rewarding hobby and can provide your yard with a peaceful place to rest and entertain in, but it requires constant maintenance in order to keep it clean. Each season...

Growing fish in a pond is an excellent way of providing fresh food for the family table. Feeding those fish to gain in weight and size is just one way for improving the overall fish quality. ...

An ornamental pond can add something extra to your home garden, and growing goldfish, koi or other fish in the pond gives your garden a sense of lushness that every garden should have. But...

If you have a garden pond with fish, keeping the water healthy requires installing a pond filter. These filters are usually easy to install, and can be found at most garden centers. Knowing what...

Everyone with a water garden pond has fought the battle for pond algae control at some point. Whether it was string algae, surface algae, blue-green, brown, or suspended algae, if you have a water...

With consumers in the United States spending billions every year to landscape their outdoor spaces, it is no wonder that garden ponds and similar water features have become a hot trend. The...

A garden pond can add life to a dull backyard. However, creating a garden pond is a project that you should undertake with care. Consider the upkeep involved before embarking on the project,...

Building and maintaining a fish pond can be a fun and rewarding experience that adds beauty to your yard or garden. Unfortunately, it can be very frustrating and expensive to try to solve problems...

Water features can be idyllic settings or add splash with movement and sound. They can be simple or elaborate, occupy a small corner of the yard or dominate it. Whatever the feature, it will...

Koi and goldfish ponds add beauty and dimension to landscape design. The homeowner wishing to introduce these ornamental features to his landscape will discover that koi and goldfish make...

There are over 17,400 different species of algae. The types of algae commonly found in home water gardens and ponds are filamentous algae and planktonic algae. Filamentous algae include hair...

Garden ponds are a beautiful addition to yards and often contain a variety of fish. When creating your garden pond, think about your location and chose your fish wisely. Get an expert opinion on...

A pond is a body of water that is smaller than a lake and is often man-made. Ponds are included in landscaping plans today as "water features." Farmers use them to hold water for livestock. Urban...

A garden should be a relaxing escape from the world. Adding the sounds of flowing water and the relaxing view of coasting fish might be just the extra touch your garden needs to transform it into...

Having your own pond allows you to create fun fishing memories with friends and family. Building a fishing pond is a fairly easy process that requires a location, water source, permit and stock fish.

You have a pond, and feel there is something missing. If you have fish, the stagnant water isn't healthy for them either. Adding a waterfall to your pond isn't difficult, but it does take some...

Many people stock their yard ponds with goldfish or colorful koi. Both are species of carp. If you live in the north and the surface water is cold from extreme weather, they will head for the...

Years ago my son and I was at Walmart and they had these performed pond kits on clearance and I just had to have one. 10 are more years later I still have the pond. I moved and I brought it with...

Having a backyard pond is a wonderful hobby, but it takes work to maintain it, to keep the balance right and create the perfect atmosphere. If you are patient and willing to do the regular...