Recent Blog Posts

  • Top 10 Tips for New Gardeners

    April 1, 2012
    It seems everyone's into gardening, but if you're a novice (or an old green thumb) it may seem a little intimidating. So here are some suggestions to help you grow a bountiful harvest and remember.
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  • Turn Their Bath Into A Dining Room

    November 1, 2011
    Instead of having an empty or frozen-over birdbath just sitting in your yard this winter, fill it with bird seed, colorful Indian corn and red pepper berries. It makes a colorful outdoor centerpiece that attracts wildlife to your yard.
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  • Getting soaked

    August 1, 2011
    Tired of standing around, spending your valuable time just watering your garden? Then look into "soaker" hoses. Specially designed to deliver a slow trickle of water to every plant along the length of the hose, soakers are perfect for shrubbery and vegetable or flower gardens.
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  • Rejuvenate Your Pond With a Spring Clean-out!

    August 13, 2010
    The spring rains fill streams and rivers, which in turn flush out the lakes and ponds. This isnature’s way of preparing for a new season of life. Your man-made pond needs your help in orderto duplicate this same process.
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  • Mother Nature & Algae Control

    August 13, 2010
    NOW FOR MOTHER NATURE'S PRESCRIPTION FOR ALGAE CONTROL.
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  • Justin's Clear Water Recipe

    August 13, 2010
    Frustrated with your pond? Do you always have algae? Can you see your fish? The good news is we have algaecides that can be used to get rid of the problem growth. The bad news is it will come right back unless you fix the “real” problem(s).
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  • The Perfect Pond

    August 13, 2010
    Spring Cleanout: The purpose of the spring cleanout is to remove excess nutrients and replenish the water1 This will help you regain control of string algae while aquatic plant and beneficial bacteria start to grow andcreate balance once again. 2.
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  • Treating Koi with Salt – FAQ

    August 13, 2010
    1) Why should I use salt in my holding systems? Salt is an excellent start in regards to controlling most of the common microscopic parasites that can harm koi and goldfish. At the correct dosage it will control Ich, Chilodinella, Costia, and Trichodina.
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  • Preparing Fish for Winter

    August 13, 2010
    Goldfish and koi hate wintertime more than we do. Neither species of fish are indigenous toNorth America, so in our colder climates, they merely "survive" winter. They don't flourish in it. In the southern part of our country, the winters are pretty balmy and very little ice appears on theponds.
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  • What to do In Your Pond This Fall

    August 13, 2010
    Autumn can be the glory days of water gardening Tropical water lilies and other plants have reached their maximum potential. Temperatures have cooled a little, so you can enjoy being outside without sweating. Water clarity is usually at its best in the fall because of fewer battles with algae.
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