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How to Keep Koi Alive During Extreme Arizona Heat

Phoenix homeowners often wonder if they can have a Koi pond in Arizona. Many folks move here from back East or the Midwest and are unsure of how pond fish fare in our Sonoran Desert environment…

Is Waiting for a Backyard Pond Costing You Money? | Phoenix Pond Installation Guide

We’ve all been there. You’re a Phoenix homeowner, and you’ve been dreaming of a backyard retreat. You REALLY want a backyard pond. But then, your brain starts whispering things like, “Maybe next year,” or “Let’s see how the budget looks after Christmas,” or the ever-popular, “I’ll just keep staring at pictures of ponds on the […]

DO PHOENIX PONDS NEED BOTTOM DRAINS?

As Phoenix homeowners begin to research the idea of adding a backyard pond to their outdoor environment, they come across A LOT of information, not all of which is appropriate to our Southwest climate, or even accurate for that matter…

5 THINGS CONTRACTORS WON’T TELL YOU ABOUT CONCRETE PONDS

When most Phoenix homeowners think of concrete, they typically think of something very durable that will last forever. And we’d like to believe that a concrete pond would follow suit. The foundations of our homes are concrete, after all! And our roads and bridges! And swimming pools! ​Yep, things that are expected to last forever are made of concrete. So, it just stands to reason that a pond should be made of concrete right? Meh, maybe not so much, and here’s why…