Today is both Iris Day and Mother’s day and I’ve been thinking about Irises a lot over the past couple of weeks. Our latest project is a 150’ long pond […]
What Happens to Turtles and Frogs in the Winter?
Today was a reminder of just how brutal Winter can be – the car said it was a balmy 1° this morning on my way into work. Add in the […]
Spring May Have Sprung, but We’re Not Free of Winter Just Yet…
March came in like a lion this year – when it wasn’t snowing it was blowing, cold and hard. Things are finally starting to warm up, with temps above freezing […]
The Wearing of the Green – Algae in the Spring
Why do algae matter? Because the world runs on algae, in just about every sense. Here are some interesting facts about the plant, we all love to hate.
Spring Is For Sprucing!
It’s here! Spring! Well, meteorological Spring anyway. I personally can’t wait until the solstice, probably because it’s 23 degrees with a 40-mile-an-hour wind this morning. For those of us who […]
Winter Pondering
It’s almost February, the ground’s frozen and my sons are too smart to work outside with me, so it’s the perfect time to plan next year’s project. The three most […]
Winter & Your Water Features
Preparing for Winter Bare branches cast silhouettes against gray skies and crisp air hastens strides, curtailing time outdoors. Backyard views are appreciated through glass panes beneath layers of blankets. But […]
Let’s Talk Spring
For most of the country, spring has sprung and you pond or water feature is up and running and waiting for Mother Nature to wreak havoc on your creations. Here’s some helpful start […]
Steps for Spring Cleaning your Pond
Well, it’s finally here, a month late in my neck of the woods, but worth waiting for. Time to get your pond up and running after a long, cold winter! […]
What Happens to My Fish in the Winter?
Probably the number one question a prospective pond owner will ask is “what happens to to my fish in the winter? The quick answer is “not much”, but there is […]