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DO I NEED TO USE CHEMICALS TO KEEP MY POND WATER CLEAN?
Chances are, if you have a Oklahoma pond, keeping your water clean has been a headache at one point or another. And maybe you’ve even resorted to using chemicals. But do you really need to use chemicals to keep your pond water clean? ECOSYSTEM POND An ecosystem pond...
How Snails Can Benefit Your Pond
Oklahoma ponds and water gardens can host a variety of animals, including fish, turtles, ducks and frogs. But one animal that many pond owners overlook are snails. As children in Oklahoma many of us saw snails as being gross, and a lot of adults have a similar...
Should You Add Barley Straw To Your Pond
Every pond owner will have to deal with algae at some point, and there are lots of opinions on how it should be eliminated or managed. While some will recommend water testing and man-made products, another alternative to controlling algae naturally is through barley...
Quick Guide On Pond Pumps
A quality pond pump is essential to the health and proper functioning of your Oklahoma pond or water garden. Pond pumps differ in performance and size so it is important to know how to select them. Filtration is the cornerstone of a good pond pump and should be...
What is a Patio Pond?
Do you love the beauty of water gardens but lack the space for a pond or water feature in your Oklahoma backyard? Maybe you have a patio that could use a little pick me up or even a deck with an empty area that you have been looking for the perfect item to...
Myths About Using Gravel And Rocks
The practice of using gravel and rocks in the construction of Oklahoma ponds has been a subject of contention among enthusiasts. Much of the debate is a result of confusion regarding the role of gravel or rocks and the manner in which they should be used with water...
Common Koi Pond Misconception: “It’s Too Much Maintenance”
We hear 'misconceptions' all the time when we talk to people about koi ponds...so we thought it's about time to dispel some of the most common ones we hear. Often times we get excuses like; it's too much maintenance, a pond is too much money, I don't have room for a...
Algae fix is a temporary fix… not the solution!
WHY WE DO NOT RECOMMEND USING ALGAEFIX! Algaecides such as Algaefix can be deadly to your pond fish and other animals if not used properly. When applying any algaecide maximum aeration is needed. The result of the dying algae will consume a lot of oxygen that could...
What Do Koi Fish Eat?
Not only are koi fish beautiful to look at, they also bring a smile to your face when they come to you for food, especially if you are the one always feeding them – they remember their feeder! Feeding koi can be a delightful activity performed alone or with your loved...
Should I Be Worried About Mosquitoes In My Oklahoma Koi Pond?
Just imagine what your large Koi can eat! We hear 'misconceptions' all the time when we talk to people about Oklahoma koi ponds. So we thought it's about time to dispel some of the most common ones we hear. Often times we get excuses like; it's too much maintenance, a...
