by Tim | Sep 23, 2023 | Aquatic Plants, Fish, Floating Plants, KOI FISH
What is a Fish Feeding Ring? A feeder ring is a light-weight tube formed into a circle that floats on the surface of the pond. Its main purpose is to hold floating fish food in one place, inside the ring, for pond fish to eat – but can be used to keep floating pond...
by Tim | Jan 9, 2023 | Aquatic Plants, Uncategorized
Keeping a Oklahoma pond healthy is critical to its success. To maintain a functioning ecosystem, a backyard water feature requires occasional plant thinning or dividing, which should initially be done just as the water warms up after winter. This particular backyard...
by Tim | Nov 7, 2022 | Aquatic Plants
Water lilies are colorful, intricate plants that when correctly placed into a pond or water garden will dramatically enhance its beauty. They are different from submerged plants and below are some tips for properly selecting, installing and caring for them. How Water...
by Tim | Oct 31, 2022 | Aquatic Plants
Many pond and water garden owners live in places that get cold during winter, but want to keep aquatic plants anyway, some of which only grow naturally in warmer climates. This presents a challenge that must be overcome, because while aquatic plants can be safely kept...
by Tim | Oct 10, 2022 | Aquatic Plants
Do I Need Plants In My Pond? Plants bring a new level of beauty to any Oklahoma pond, but they are much more than just good looks! Plants in an Oklahoma pond are the natural workers of a healthy ecosystem. They use nutrients that fish are adding to the water...
by Tim | Sep 26, 2022 | Aquatic Plants
Don’t let the name of this plant fool you! Pickerel Rush (or weed) has showy purple (or pink or white) flower spikes and is a great plant for the pond. It blooms from June to October and is hardy in zones 3 to 10. So it grows great here in Oklahoma. Grown in full sun...
