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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
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Meet the ‘Snot Otter,’ PA’s New State Amphibian
Conservationists call it an Eastern hellbender. Others call it a snot otter. Pennsylvanians can soon call it their state amphibian.
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Growing up around nature lowers risk of mental illness, study says
June 21, 2019 Anyone who sips their morning coffee by a backyard pond can already tell you how good spending
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Can Koi Recognize Themselves in a Mirror?
June 21, 2019 Do fish recognize themselves in the mirror? A study released in February 2019 suggests they might, leading
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5 Tips for Bringing the Inside Outside
Fresh air or stuffy living room? The splash of waterfalls or the hum of a refrigerator? Outside is just better.
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‘It was a pretty pond, but this is a beautiful pond’
A woodland oasis hides behind a suburban York County home. Two cascading waterfalls roll with the contours of a hill
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.
Carnivorous Plant Spotlight
Carnivorous Plant Spotlight: Carolina Yellow Jacket
Chartreuse pitchers have unique pointed hoods. A prolific grower and a great choice for water gardeners who have little experience
Carnivorous Plant Spotlight
Carnivorous Plant Spotlight: Dana’s Delight Pitcher Plant
This tall, showy pitcher plant has bright pink hoods when grown in full sun. Like other pitcher plants, Dana’s Delight