Natural ponds are fairly common though not normally included in “water gardening” due to their utilitarian purposes. Typically unlined and lacking filtration systems, natural ponds are called retention ponds, run-off ponds, HOA ponds, spring fed ponds or...
Do you feel tired and pent up? Doctor yourself … with a pond! ( #Nature #Water trickling #Birds signing #Love Minnesota!) Backyards are not just lawn to mow if they have a pond or waterfall. They BECOME… a place to play, alive, full of nature, interesting,...
Water lily care: Lilies are heavy feeders! This means they need a good supply of fertilizer during the growing season to make flowers. To feed your lily, purchase some aquatic plant tablets: slow-release, fish-safe fertilizer tabs. Once a month, gently poke your...
Want to build a pond? Should you use big rocks or smaller rocks? Take a quick picture tour of several ponds built near Minneapolis/ St. Paul, MN using a machine versus setting rocks by hand. Building a pond is a fun way to spend time outdoors! Whether you hire it...
How do you keep a natural pond clean with no mechanical filtration? Two different methods are discussed. We get many requests for natural pond care to keep them looking clean and beautiful. This type of natural pond, found in your HSA or near a parking lot,...
Enjoy pictures of a small fish pond near Minneapolis, MN including some evening and winter photos. Author by Becky, a happy pond owner living in the Minneapolis/St. Paul...
