Archive of the Category 'Pond News'

A Challenge for the PondMeister

Wednesday, April 11th, 2018

A customer recently posed an interesting question: how to cover an unsightly area where there was an old diving board and a power box. The area looked like this: The Pondmeister accepted the design challenge! He suggested using an Aquascape Patio Pond to cover the diving board area and a faux log cover for the electrical […]

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Aquascape Tips for Fall and Winter Pond Maintenance

Monday, November 20th, 2017

Have you ever noticed that your pond water is clearer in the fall? This is typically due to cooler temperatures and full, lush plants. To keep your pond looking its best throughout the fall and winter season, follow our helpful, easy-to-follow fall and winter pond maintenance tips. Fall and Winter Pond Maintenance – Prune yellowing […]

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Add a Fountain Feature!

Thursday, September 7th, 2017

I’ve been watching a neighbor’s landscaping project over the summer. They have done a lovely job with pavers, plantings, and lighting. The final touch was addition of stone bubbling fountains, one in front of the house and one on the back patio. As I walk by ( and peek!) I am enchanted by the sight […]

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Pond Pumps - Understanding the Basics

Monday, July 10th, 2017

Pond pumps and plumbing make up the circulatory system of a water feature and are key to the aesthetics of your pond. More importantly, they supply the system with necessary oxygen levels and keep the water circulating. Familiarize yourself with these terms as you get to know more about your pump. GPH: The term “gallons […]

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PondoVac 5 - The Latest from Oase

Tuesday, July 4th, 2017

The Pondovac 5 is the latest in pond vacuum products from Oase. It offers full power without interruption, thanks to separate suction and pump function.  It provides maximum suction depth of 8 ft (2.5 m). The multi-function PondoVac 5 vacuum thoroughly and effortlessly removes debris and silt from ponds or pools, or from wet floors […]

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How Many Fish for Your Pond?

Thursday, April 20th, 2017

While fish certainly bring joy to any pond, they can also bring headaches to water quality if you go overboard when stocking fish. Too many fish creates an imbalance in the pond’s ecosystem so you’ll want to make sure you know about the number and size of fish in your water garden. Obviously, the pond needs […]

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The Most Effective Way to Filter Pond Water

Monday, April 17th, 2017

Reprinted from the Aquascape Blog One of the common misconceptions consumers have today about pond ownership is that maintenance is tedious and time consuming. This simply isn’t true when proper steps are taken to create an ecosystem pond that works with Mother Nature, not against her. In addition to plants, fish, aeration, rocks and gravel, […]

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Planting Water Lilies

Monday, July 18th, 2016

Reprinted 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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Why Skimmers Are the Workhorse of the Pond By Gary Wittstock with Ed Beaulieu

Wednesday, January 20th, 2016

The year was 1988; we were in the 6th year of our hobby, we had a love/hate relationship with our pond as most pond owners did during the early years of the hobby. The allure of a crystal clear pond was nothing short of a dream as it was only achieved the day after it […]

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Pond Water Treatment - Automatic Dosing System

Monday, February 2nd, 2015

Brand New from Aquascape!  The Automatic Dosing System prevents water problems before they begin. Available March 9th. Free Shipping! Order now at http://bit.ly/1zzYBiO Helps maintain optimum water quality Easy to use and fully programmable Dependable and quiet operation Can be used for ponds, fountains, & waterfalls There are 4 different water treatment products to choose from for use with […]

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