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GRAVEL IN A PHOENIX BACKYARD POND

Having gravel in a Phoenix backyard pond is often a question we are asked by Phoenix homeowners. What, why, and how much? There is much debate on this, and you can spend hours researching these questions. Here is our take on the subject, as it pertains to backyard ecosystem pond in Phoenix…

ONE CEATURE’S PARADISE . . .

Phoenix Homeowners often have questions and misconceptions about backyard ponds when it comes to algae, temperature, plants, fish, frogs, etc. This could be because they’ve never lived with a pond in Phoenix before, or because they grew up with a “pond” in the Midwest but it was quite different than what they see in Phoenix backyards…

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…

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.

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…