by Heather | Sep 5, 2008 | Blog, gardening, ponds
As I mentioned in the previous blog, there are several considerations when picking a pond pump for a fountain or waterfall. First consideration is how much water you want to move. Pond pumps are graded by the number of gallons per hour they move, and most are marked...
by Heather | Sep 1, 2008 | gardening, ponds
So now you’ve decided how big and how deep you want your pond, you’ve decided if you want fish or not, and what kind–you need to decide how you want to add oxygen to your water. If you are raising fish–or even just plants, you definitely need...
by Heather | Aug 29, 2008 | Blog, gardening, ponds
So you have a spot picked out and you know you want to have some fish in your pond. Do you know what kind you are looking for? Most fish will grow until they fill the space available for them. If you have a couple of gold fish in a gallon bowl, they will stay pretty...
by Heather | Aug 25, 2008 | Blog, gardening, ponds
Last week I talked about pond-less water features, one of the many options available out there. There are dozens of possible looks available, so if this option appeals to you, look around and find something that fits your needs. If you prefer to have a pond and/or...
by Heather | Aug 22, 2008 | Blog, gardening, ponds
There’s something so soothing about the sound of running water. I’ve always had a thing for a bubbling creek, or the sound of waves lapping up on the lake or ocean shore, so when I started looking at putting together my landscape, I knew I had to put in...
by Heather | Aug 15, 2008 | Blog, flowers, gardening, plants
In my previous home, I noticed these funny stalks growing up in a neighbor’s yard, but with no green foliage. The next thing I knew, they were covered in pink flowers. I actually wondered at first if they were fake because there were still no leaves anywhere on...
