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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
ATTRACTING BIRDS & BUTTERFLIES TO YOUR PHOENIX GARDEN
Backyard living is at an all-time high in popularity with Phoenix homeowners. It seems that, in our high-tech high-stress society, the new catchphrase is to “get outside” to enjoy the simpler low-tech pleasures nature has to offer…
5 Drawbacks to Installing an Ecosystem Pond in Phoenix
Ecosystem ponds can be a gorgeous and low maintenance landscape option for Phoenix homeowners. They provide hours of pleasure and entertainment, while requiring only minutes per week of care & maintenance. But they have their drawbacks and they’re not for everyone…
RODENTS AND THE PHOENIX POND
Even the cutest of wild critters can be detrimental to Phoenix homeowners with a pond or water feature. During your regular pond maintenance, be sure to check around the waterfall and skimmer areas for rodent activity…
