The Sustainable Backyard Pond
Saving natural habitats is hot on everyone’s mind these days. As the species of highest intelligence on our planet, it is our responsibility to take care of our resources – and natural habitats are a resource!…
THE “WINTER” PHOENIX POND
hoenix homeowners (especially those from back East or the Midwest) are sometimes confused by the fact that our waterfalls and ponds here don’t turn into ice sculptures during the winter months like they do in other parts of the nation. Yet their Phoenix ponds still tend to look a bit sad and dreary December thru February, and the fish seem to be hiding on the bottom of the pond. “Winter” in Phoenix is a bit different…
Unexpected Visitors & Uninvited Guests to Phoenix Ponds
Build it and they will come! Some of these will be a delight to the eye of Phoenix homeowners; others may not be so welcome…
How to Interpret Fish Body Language: Is It Good or Bad?
Did you know that fish possess body language? If you familiarize yourself with the good body language in fish, you’ll be able to also recognize bad fish body language. Then you’ll be able to diagnose and treat your fish before any illness or situation becomes too severe…
Six Phoenix Ponds for the Price of One!
Phoenix homeowners are often surprised that they end up getting six ponds for the price of one! Sounds like the deal of the century, right? It is! Here’s how to get six Phoenix ponds for the price of one.
6 PLANTS THAT COULD COST THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TO REMOVE FROM YOUR PHOENIX POND!
Once a Phoenix homeowner becomes a pond owner, they often receive gifts of free aquatic plants. This could be from plant exchanges through hobby clubs or simply gifts from well-meaning friends. And that’s great – as long as you know what you’re getting…
CONSTRUCTED WETLANDS: THE SUSTAINABLE PHOENIX POND OASIS
Phoenix homeowners are often confused about why a “constructed wetland” is an important part of a sustainable ecosystem Phoenix pond. We’re happy to elaborate on that subject!…
HOW DO I CONTROL THE PLANTS IN MY PHOENIX POND?
Keeping a pond healthy is critical to its success for Phoenix homeowners. To maintain a functioning ecosystem, backyard water features require occasional plant thinning or dividing, which should initially be done just as the water warms up after winter…
CAN KOI SURVIVE THE PHOENIX SUMMER HEAT?
A pond in the desert?!?! How in the heck can Koi and goldfish survive the 100+ Phoenix summer heat? Even the nights don’t dip much below 90! This is a concern that many Phoenix homeowners often have when considering a backyard pond…
WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT THE BEES IN MY PHOENIX POND?
Concern about bees from Phoenix homeowners is something that we hear A LOT when it comes to backyard pond management…