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Marginal Spotlight: Yellow ‘Wow Factor’ Iris
Light yellow flowers have chocolate-colored veining. A great, mild-mannered alternative to invasive Yellow Flag Iris.
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Before You Buy
The Most Common Pond Problems – and How to Fix Them
Imagine kicking your feet up at the end of a long day and sitting with a glass of lemonade next
Before You Buy
Are Koi and Goldfish Ponds Hard to Maintain?
Koi and goldfish ponds are some of the easiest-to-maintain additions you can make to your landscape. Of course, we’re more
Pond Wildlife
9 Fun Facts about Dragonflies
They flit like hummingbirds through the air, touching down briefly on a lilypad or piece of driftwood before zooming off
Pond Wildlife
Pond Friends: Meet the Green Frog
That’s not a banjo player you hear in your pond. It’s probably just a Green Frog. Northern Green Frogs (Rana
Clear Water
Does Barley Straw Work to Treat Pond Algae?
Plants will always be your first defense against string algae. Some pond owners, however, like to add other tools to
Pond Design
How to Create and Maintain a Patio Pond
Do you want to enjoy the sights and sounds of flowing water, but you don’t have the time, budget or
Before You Buy
5 Reasons You Need a Pond
Ponds aren’t just pretty. Building a water feature in your yard – a small koi pond, pondless waterfall, large swimming
Pond Wildlife
Pond Friends: Meet the American Toad
Have you ever heard a long, ringing call resonate from around your pond? If so, some American Toads might have
Troubleshooting
How to Unclog Your Pond Pump
Most of the time, your skimmer is going to be collecting debris from across the pond, and the debris goes
Clear Water
Our 5 Favorite Pond Water Treatments
Splash Ecosystem Ponds pretty much take care of themselves. The skimmer pulls out 90 percent of the muck and debris
Troubleshooting
How to Find a Leak in Your Pond
Losing water in your pond or waterfall? Your first step to fixing the problem is to figure out the cause.