Pond Decor and Accent Tips for Formal Ponds and Water Gardens

Pond keepers usually fall into one of two different approaches to having a pond in the backyard. Those most interested in maintaining a pond for Koi want a sleek, functional design to accent the beauty of the fish and to allow easy viewing of the fish. This type of set up is usually referred to as a formal design. The second school of design is to set up a natural looking water garden pond, essentially a pool with lots of plants and a few fish for a splash of color.

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The Battle Against Algae: Keeping Control of Your Pond

Pond keeping can be a very rewarding experience, but it does have its challenges. Whether you have a formal design Koi pool without plants or a more natural water garden pond, you are going to want to control the growth of nuisance algae.

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Your Pond Spring Maintenance

If you live in an area where the pond goes through a Winter season, getting it ready for the Spring will involve several steps to get the new season off to a good start.

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How to Acclimate and Plant Your Pond Plants

Patience and proper acclimation are essential. Please read and understand all steps before beginning. The following steps must be followed as a condition of the PetSolutions Fourteen Day Guarantee.

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Natural Filtration for your Koi Pond

When deciding to put in a pond in the backyard, it can sometimes be difficult to decide between setting up a formal Koi pond, a natural fish pond or a water garden. Most first time pond keepers elect to set up a Koi pond since it is a simplier design, essentially a swimming pool for the Koi.

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