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How To Clean A Pondless Waterfall!
Most spaces can benefit from a good cleaning, and a pondless waterfall is no exception. Regular maintenance can keep your water feature functioning properly and ensure clear, beautiful water. How Do I Know if My Pondless Waterfall Needs to be Cleaned? Keeping an eye...
How To Keep Mosquitoes Away From Your Oklahoma Pond/Water Feature
Mosquitoes are unpleasant, and like many things in life that are unpleasant – they are tough to get rid of. Mosquitoes are attracted to stationary bodies of water and this is precisely what ponds and water gardens provide. Many enthusiasts have struggled looking for...
The Dog Days Of Summer Turned My Pond Green?
Is your pond water turning green? Here in Oklahoma we have had days on end of over 95° and several that hit 100°! Heat can green up a garden pond! Here’s 8 things to know about the heat and keeping your pond healthy: OXYGENDid you know that cold water can hold more...
Choosing An Alternative To Pond Heaters
Pond heaters do a great job of keeping pond water warm, but one of their downsides is the high cost of operating them. The good news is that there are alternatives available, but you must do your research and understand the differences between various pond products....
How To Prevent Japanese Beetles From Damaging Your Oklahoma Pond
The Japanese beetle is a type of scarab which is native to the islands of Japan. There, its impact on the environment is minimal, since there are natural predators which control it, but in the United States and elsewhere, these beetles can become a real problem, as...
Why Dragonflies Are Important For Oklahoma Ponds
Dragonfly on water lily in an Oklahoma Pond
Benefits of Floating Aquatic Plants In Oklahoma Ponds
Floating aquatic plants in an Oklahoma pond
Let It Run Even During The Night!
It is natural to want to keep your Oklahoma pond or water garden as energy efficient as possible. This has left some enthusiasts wandering if it’s possible to slash their energy costs by turning off their waterfalls after dark. While shutting off your waterfall...
The Difference Between Goldfish and Koi
GOLDFISH OR KOI? The difference between goldfish and koi is not always obvious. Goldfish may often look like koi to the untrained eye, making them perfect for a backyard pond! Goldfish can live for over 25 years and come in a variety of colors and shapes. In general,...
Water Hyacinth – In Oklahoma Ponds
Water Hyacinth BloomsWater hyacinths put out soft purple blooms that can be from 4 inches to 12 inches tall! I have observed that the hyacinth in my pond does not bloom but the ones in my waterfalls do. My theory is that because they are very sensitive to water...
