Special Outdoor Projects

Ponds have both practical and aesthetic uses to many landowners. Whatever your motives, building a pond on your land may be easier than you think. Of course, it will require some heavy machinery,...

Farm ponds serve a variety of uses for recreation or farm function. A pond provides important landscaping, fishing, irrigation and waters livestock, besides the ecosystem it creates in the area....

A sloping landscape is a natural boon for pond waterfall construction, allowing for a more natural-looking waterscape and adding several design options. Challenges in waterfall pond construction...

The sound of falling water is a magical sound, and you don't need to go big or elaborate to get that great effect. It's not as complicated as you might think, but adequate planning and preparation...

A pond in your yard makes a beautiful feature for the landscape, attracts songbirds and provides an endlessly changing focal point. There are so many options, from a sweet little circular lily...

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...

When you're planning a pond for Asian soft-shelled turtles, you need to consider some important aspects. Turtles can add a fun and interesting aspect to your life, but their pond should cater to...

When you're planning a crawfish pond, you need to consider some important aspects. Crawfish can add a fun aspect to your life, but their pond should cater to their needs as well as yours. Crawfish...

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...

Sonar is a herbicide made by SePRO that is used to kill off unwanted vegetation in ponds. The active chemical in Sonar is fluridone. Sonar can be purchased at stores and websites that sell...

Garden ponds are a great way to bring depth and beauty to any landscape. Unfortunately, you can't just order a pond and have it appear in your garden. The first step in setting up any type of...

Ponds are beautiful accents to landscapes, but they require proper air circulation, or aeration. Ponds form naturally where water drains or stops moving, so stagnant water is a natural problem....

Any adequate manmade pond begins with extensive planning. According to Natural Environment Systems, the more you know in advance, the more efficient your pond will be. If you ask any builder or...

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...

Ponds are teeming with aquatic and semiaquatic plants and many different types of colorful fish. Many of the fish that live in ponds are of the hardy variety and can live through winters and...

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...

Having two garden ponds in your backyard can make the landscaping beautiful, but connecting them into one continuous watercourse can add to the natural feel. While two established water gardens...

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...

There are four common types of pond water algae and a toxic alga that is found in some larger ponds. The greenish and brownish alga will make ponds look dirty and not suitable for swimming or...

Adding a pond to your property can provide a tranquil spot to spend an afternoon and supply a home for garden creatures. While there are pre-formed ponds available, you can create a unique water...

If you have a man made pond, and it is stocked with fish, you need to make sure that there is good oxygen in the water.

Ponds not only add a natural appearance to a house, but can also be a very beautiful addition to your garden, especially if built correctly. Whether you want to build a pond with fish or have a...

Whether you live in an urban area and have a tiny backyard or live on a sprawling suburban property, a pond or water feature can bring serenity and beauty to your life. It is possible to do most...

Garden ponds are an attractive feature in a yard. Garden ponds are versatile, as they can be a home to fish and water plants and even sport a fountain. Because of that versatility, the excavation...

Have you always wanted a beautiful Koi pond but didn't know how to do it? Well, it this article I am going to show you exactly how to build a koi pond that you will be able to cherish for years to...

Garden ponds serve a number of functions. This water feature can bring beauty to the landscape, create a tranquil area for the end of a stressful day and in some cases may even provide a cool dip...

Your pond needs to have air flow. While this may seem odd, the life growing in your pond depends on an exchange of oxygen and other gasses to live, and air flow provides this. If your pond is...

Building a backyard fish pond is a big undertaking. I worked on 2 fish ponds and here are some ideas to help get you started with a fish pond to raise walleye and perch. These were not small ponds...

Farm ponds are an important resource for the support of livestock and fish, but global warming and drought can wreak havoc on their health and stability. Landowners in the more arid regions of the...

Everybody is putting in pre-formed ponds. They look good and are fun and interesting to own. Problem is they look like plastic ponds and the waterfalls really look like plastic. Not very natural...

In fish ponds, algae can sometimes take over and kill the fish. Keep your pond clean and free of excess algae that will make the pond green and unhealthy for the fish. All ponds need some algae to...

Ponds and waterfalls create an elegance and add tranquility to you back yard. Flowing water naturally soothes, whether it is due to the sound of cascading water or the constant harmonious movement...

Since ponds are a popular addition to many lawns and gardens, it is only natural to want a waterfall. Waterfall ideas range from small to elaborate. Small ponds are capable of handling a...

Ponds are an attractive feature in any landscape. Popular with homeowners and landscapers alike, they add a soothing element to any outdoors area. If not properly cared for, however, the water can...

Fish cultures in ponds are kept sanitized to ensure the health of the fish, such as those being raised in hatcheries or displayed in amateur home-oriented ponds. Ponds should be regularly cleaned,...

Garden waterfalls and ponds are artificially constructed aquatic designs that provide any garden with beauty and joy. Regardless of the size of landscape, any home can experience the splendor of a...

Fishponds span history functioning as a way to cultivate food sources and as a source of entertainment over many parts of the world.

Backyard ponds add more character and beauty to a backyard than almost any other garden feature you can imagine. The sound of trickling water and the idyllic setting for a rock and flower garden...

Maintaining a pond or other contained bodies of water often involves a plan for controlling the growth of algae. One problem with using chemical algaecides is that they can also kill other plants...

Koi ponds are a beautiful addition to any yard. Ponds can be any size or shape, so it does not matter how big your yard is. A waterfall or fountain in the pond provides the relaxing and soothing...

Cleaning backyard ponds and waterfalls can be a mucky job but once done, the rewards are many. Not only will you get to spend the day outside in the fresh air and sunshine instead of cooped up at...

Caring for a large pond is not all that different from caring for a small pond, with the exception that you will need more of the same materials, including a second bubble machine, to ensure that...

A fish pond is an attractive addition to any garden or landscape. The sound of water is relaxing, and watching fish is proven to lower blood pressure. Installing a fish pond can be a...

Ponds add a unique quality gardens and homes, and these ponds create their own ecosystem of fish and aquatic plant life. People thinking of constructing ponds with fish need to know what these...

If you want the joy of a koi or goldfish filled pond without digging into your lawn or garden, consider above ground ponds for fish. Building above ground ponds for fish can be easier than digging...

There is considerable disagreement over the exact definition of the term 'pond,' but most ecologists, biologists, and naturalists agree that it refers to a body of water, which may be natural or...

Fish add motion to your pond. Watching them gracefully slip through the water can be soothing and restful. Pond fish will also eat water-borne pests like mosquito larvae. There are a number of...