How Do Pond Turtles Survive the Winter?
Turtles that are used to living outdoors can survive the winter in your pond, just like koi and goldfish. How do they do it? Well,… Read More »How Do Pond Turtles Survive the Winter?
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 again in an iridescent blur.They’re… Read More »9 Fun Facts about Dragonflies
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 clamitans melanota) live throughout the… Read More »Pond Friends: Meet the Green Frog
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 made a home in your… Read More »Pond Friends: Meet the American Toad
Do Ponds Attract Mosquitos?
A properly designed pond ecosystem with skimmers and waterfalls should not attract mosquitoes. That might sound crazy, but it’s true! Your skimmer will suck most… Read More »Do Ponds Attract Mosquitos?
How to Stop Herons & Other Predators from Eating Your Fish
It’s a pond owner’s worst nightmare. You have dozens of fish that you’ve spent years raising into beautiful, beloved pets. They take treats out of… Read More »How to Stop Herons & Other Predators from Eating Your Fish