Winter Pond Care from Aquascape
Friday, December 2nd, 2016Fall and Winter Maintenance In the fall, water is almost always very clear because of the cooler temperatures and the full, lush plants. Enjoy the good water quality! Here are some things that you can do to keep your water garden looking good. Note: Several of the steps do not apply to Pondless® Waterfall systems. […]
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Pond Construction- Choosing the Right Rocks
Friday, August 19th, 2016Credit to Aquascape pros for this helpful article. Rocks, like plants, have a dual role in both the aesthetics and function of a water feature. Different types of rock can greatly affect the design of your pond. Let’s talk about aesthetics first since rock selection is critical to the look of a pond or waterfall. […]
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Summer Pond Care - Tips from Aquascape
Wednesday, August 10th, 2016From Aquascape Blog, August 2, 2016 As we approach the dog days of summer there are things that you need to remember about your water feature in order to keep a balanced ecosystem pond along with happy fish! Take a moment to refresh your memory with these critically important tips. 1. Add oxygen to your […]
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Planting Water Lilies
Monday, July 18th, 2016Reprinted from the Aquascape blog. Colorful lilies transform your pond into a beautiful water garden. Read on for great tips from the Aquascape experts. Two basic methods exist for planting water lilies. You can incorporate plant pockets within the pond itself, or use Aquatic Plant Pots. The method you choose should be considered prior to pond […]
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Pond Netting for Fall Pond Maintenance
Saturday, October 17th, 2015Autumn leaves look beautiful near the pond. But once they fall, there is a lot of clean up required to keep the pond free of debris and rotting leaves. The easiest way to keep the leaves out and simplify your fall clean up chores is to install netting over the pond. Here are a few tips for […]
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10 Steps to Clean Pond Water
Tuesday, July 15th, 2014Water clarity is a major concern for all pond owners. We offer these suggestions for keeping your pond crystal clear. 1. Clean out any leaves, mulch, and any other debris that has collected in the pond. As the natural materials decompose they provide nutrients that feed algae. Net the leaves before they sink to bottom. […]
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Aquascape Waterfall Design
Thursday, February 20th, 2014We have all the Aquascape products necessary for building a beautiful waterfall in your landscape. Here is a great article from Aquascape. These useful tips will help you design and create a natural looking waterfall for your landscape. Not only do waterfalls provide ambient sound for the garden, but they provide necessary aeration to keep […]
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Blocking Fish from Skimmer
Friday, March 8th, 2013For some inexplicable reason, after 10 years, I had 4 different fish decide to go into my skimmers. Two of these ultimately resulted in deaths. Of the major Skimmer manufacturers Atlantic Watergardens offers a product to keep fish out of the skimmer called the Gatekeeper I came up with a little simpler do-it-yourself solution using […]
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Building a Fountainscape with an AquaBasin and UltraPump is a Snap!
Saturday, May 5th, 2012Combining Aquascape’s new Generation Three UltraPumps with their AquaBasins makes adding an exciting new Fountainscape a breeze. The cleverly designed AquaBasins can support heavy Basalt Columns easily in a space as small as 45″ x 45″. The new UltraPump Generation Three Pumps now come with all the fittings that you need to support as many […]
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Pond Cleanout for Spring - Aquascape Video
Thursday, April 19th, 2012I was never a fan of annual cleanouts in my first 3000 gallon pond as it was perfectly balanced, had a light fish load, just enough trees to provide shade but not enough leaves to cause issues, and a pump that “turned” the water twice an hour. I went three years without even cleaning the […]
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