Koi Ponds

Koi ponds are a type of water garden that house koi fish. They are enclosed ponds with re-circulating fresh water. Many koi ponds incorporate other water features such as fountains or waterfalls which add visual interest to the garden. Koi fish, originating in Japan, have become extremely popular in recent years for keeping in... more »

Planting a lawn, filling flower beds and designing walkways comprise only half the equation in framing a property with the right amount of "curb appeal" to make it attractive to both an existing owner and a potential buyer. Today's landscape technicians must also take into consideration issues such as sustainability, drainage, mold... more »

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 man-made, that is smaller than a lake. In Great Britain, the definition is more precise: a pond is a geographical feature that covers between... more »

Koi ponds are small or large pools of water in yards of private homes or in the courtyards of public buildings that are stocked with a kind of fish called koi. These are colorful fish that are a kind of carp. They are normally kept for decorative purposes. This practice first became popular in Japan; the word "koi" means carp in Japanese. more »

When choosing a career, seriously consider pursuing what you love to do. If you have a passion for raising koi, there's no reason that you can't tap into that passion. You can build a career that not only supports you and your family, but keeps you satisfied for years to come. But if you want to become a koi pond keeper, there are... more »