A common concern of Oklahoma pond owners is the presence of mosquitoes and other pests. However, when water is correctly managed, not only will these pests be few in number, but other predators may be attracted to the ponds which prey on them. One of the most popular...
Water Hyacinth Water Lettuce Floating aquatic plants can be a very effective way of adding filtration and surface coverage to a Oklahoma water garden. Since these are free-floating plants (having no roots anchored in soil), they draw 100 percent of their nutrients...
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...
Maintaining the right temperature in your pond is absolutely essential. Certain species of plants and fish thrive at specific temperature ranges, and may become ill or die at others. To make matters more complicated, the ideal temperature for a pond will vary from one...
Pond filter urns are a type of devices which provide both functional and aesthetic value to both ponds and water gardens. The urn offers filtration which is both biological and functional in nature, which makes it well suited to small and medium sized ponds. However,...
Applying pond dyes can provide a number of benefits, aside from aesthetic appeal. Bodies of water will often be subject to algae blooms in spring and autumn, which is partly a result of climatic changes. When algae growth is present sometimes sediments will be brought...
