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…
CRAWDADS IN YOUR PHOENIX POND
We have been asked on occasion by Phoenix homeowners if they can put crawdads in their Phoenix pond. Let’s explore that a bit…
CAN I HAVE A POND INDOORS?
Knowing about our summer heat, Phoenix homeowners have often asked if they can build their pond indoors…
WHY YOU NEED PLANTS IN YOUR PHOENIX POND
Many Phoenix homeowners don’t quite understand that aquatic plants are an essential part of an ecosystem pond…
WHAT DOES A POND COST IN PHOENIX, AZ?
The first question most Phoenix homeowners ask when beginning their research on the possibility of adding a pond or water feature to their outdoor environment is: What will it cost?
The cost to build a backyard pond can vary greatly…
Arizona Birds Need Water!
Phoenix homeowners love to see the cool native and migratory birds that visit their backyard pond! You may not be aware of just how important these man-made backyard riparian areas are…
Phoenix Backyard Ponds are Romantic!
Twilight. Phoenix homeowners sit side by side on a patio staring into a backyard pond. It’s quiet, except for the sound of the gentle waterfall and babbling stream. The colorful fish play tag in and out of the glimmers of the underwater lights, casting dancing reflections into the tree above. A night-blooming lily is showing off its white blossom…
PHOENIX BACKYARD POND ECOLOGY 101
Pond ecology studies everything that has an impact on, or is impacted by, a pond. Looking at a backyard pond, let’s see how many interactions we can find…
SOLAR POND PUMPS: THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE GREEN
Phoenix homeowners who want to be environmentally responsible and/or conserve electricity often ask us about solar pond pumps. Yes, Virginia, they DO exist. However, there are some things to note about this option if you have a living pond with plants and fish…