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Planting a Garden Pond By : Philip Swindells Waterlilies and other aquatic plants can be planted successfully at any time from early spring into the summer. It is preferable to plant in early spring as then it is possible to achieve a good display during the succeeding summer. All aquatic plants enjoy a heavy soil, so use a clay-loam soil from the garden or a proper formulated aquatic planting compost. PacificOutdoorLivingPro.com: Pondless Waterfalls By : Terry Morrill Waterfalls are one of the most beautiful and spectacular sights in nature. People travel hundreds or thousands of miles to see the awesome sight of one of the world’s mighty waterfalls. But even smaller waterfalls are relaxing and give one a feeling of tranquility and connection with nature. Making a Garden Pond With a Pond Liner By : Philip Swindells A pond liner is a flexible waterproof membrane that covers the floor and the sides of a pond excavation. There are several different kinds to choose from. Polyethylene is useful when sandwiched between two layers of soil, while PVC, composition and rubber liners are the types to use for a clean pond lining when the aquatic plants are to be grown in containers. Most ponds can be constructed from most pond liners, but in some circumstances one will offer particular advantages over another. Maintaining Water Quality in a Garden Pond By : Philip Swindells The management of water and the maintenance of its quality is the most crucial element in successful water gardening. A garden pond is an almost self-contained ecosystem which only interacts with the atmosphere for the exchange of gases such as oxygen and carbon dioxide. The toxic wastes that are released into the water have to be broken down otherwise they soon reach levels which are harmful to fish and other aquatic creatures. Landscaping Tips: Concrete Pond Construction By : Carlo Morelli Concrete pond construction can be an interesting learning experience. It’s best to start with a smaller pond, then if you meet with success, you can then move on to a larger project. Garden Pond Construction By : Philip Swindells The construction of a garden pond demands considerable care and attention, but is well within the capabilities of most practical gardeners. There are a number of different methods of construction, each having virtues from both a practical and aesthetic point of view. The most important factors in pond construction are ensuring that the structure is secure and water-tight, and that the accommodation afforded is suitable for the plants and fishes that it is intended to introduce. Coping With Algae in the Garden Pond By : Philip Swindells Algae presents one of the greatest potential problems for the gardener with a pond. There are many different species of algae, but from a practical pond management point of view they can be conveniently divided into two groups: suspended and filamentous. Suspended algae are mostly minute single-celled species that cause a green algal bloom in the water, turning it like pea soup. Filamentous algae includes species variously referred to as Spirogyra, Silkweed, Blanketweed and Mermaid’s Hair. Choosing Fish for the Garden Pond By : Philip Swindells Once a new garden pond has been planted and the waterlilies and other aquatic plants have been established for four or five weeks, ornamental fish can be introduced. There is no minimum number of fish necessary for a pond, although without any fish at all it will become a nursery for mosquitoes and there will be little chance of controlling aquatic insect pests. Even for the pond-keeper with little interest in ornamental fish, it is prudent to introduce half a dozen merely to control insect life. CaliforniaWaterscapes.com: Types of Water Features, Part 2 By : Terry Morrill There are several different types of water features available for building in your back yard: large, small, deep and shallow ponds, streams, waterfalls and Pondless® Waterfalls. How do you know which one is right for you? In this article we will discuss more about waterfalls and pondless waterfalls. CaliforniaWaterscapes.com: Types of Water Features, Part 1 By : Terry Morrill There are several different types of water features out there: large, small, deep and shallow ponds, streams, waterfalls and Pondless® Waterfalls. But what are the primary differences? And how do you know which one is right for you? CaliforniaWaterscapes.com: Backyard Ponds - High Tech or Mother Nature? By : Terry Morrill In the last article I talked about some of the reasons for the boom in ponds and water features as home improvements, and I promised to give some insights into the technology that has made backyard water features so much less expensive and much easier to look after than in years past. CaliforniaWaterscapes.com: What's the Big Deal About Ponds? By : Terry Morrill Over the last 3 years there has been a phenomenal growth in the water garden business. There is more demand for ponds, ponds with waterfalls, koi ponds -- you name it -- every year.

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