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PHOENIX PONDS & INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT

Few Phoenix homeowners know that there are 950,000 species of insects, and that most of those are BENEFICIAL to our environment, or food for desirable critters. Most people are really only trying to kill about 10 unwanted insects in their yard and home…

PONDS VS. LAWNS

Many Phoenix homeowners can confirm that backyard ponds have become an exciting trend and a desirable landscape design and home improvement option over installing a water-hungry and time-consuming lawn.

FROGS IN A PHOENIX BACKYARD POND

Frog on a lily pad in a pond by The Pond Gnome in Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix homeowners love frogs! We are often asked if you can have frogs in your Phoenix backyard pond. Yes! Build it and they will come…

POND PRO vs DIY

Phoenix homeowners often struggle with the decision as to whether to build their pond or water feature themselves, or hire a professional. There are many pros and cons on each side of this decision…

PONDS AREN’T JUST FOR FISH!

Phoenix homeowners don’t always realize that a pond is not just for fish. You, too, can enjoy the magical waters and their benefits…

COMMON PHOENIX POND MYTHS EXPLAINED

We’re often questioned by Phoenix Homeowners about various myths and misinformation they’ve heard about water gardens and ponds. Here are a few of those pond myths for your enjoyment and information…

10 REASONS THAT BACKYARD PONDS FEED THE SOUL

Sometimes, Phoenix homeowners are on the fence about in which home/landscape improvement they should invest. There are so many to choose from! And you want value for your hard-earned money….

The Soothing Sound of Waterfalls

Most Phoenix homeowners know that waterfalls add a delightful sound to their garden. Many people may not realize that it can be customized for your listening pleasure…

CRITTER CONTROL AROUND A PHOENIX POND

Most Phoenix homeowners understand that we don’t have near the predator issues that exist in the rest of the country, and most of us are grateful that we don’t have to deal with otters, muskrats, or alligators. We do have our own persistent fish-eating predators to deal with, though: herons and raccoons are the two we hear about the most…

Phoenix Ponds and Pest Management

Phoenix homeowners are often concerned about insects while hanging around their Phoenix pond, as well as how to deal with pest management next to a living organic water feature…