In November 2010, Waterscene’s Steve and Linda Kovacs were part of a team of 15 taking part in a fourth trip to Uganda, to help provide an infrastructure for sustainable fresh water to this thirsty region.
Before putting spade to soil, remember that there are several things commonly overlooked by many a would-be water gardener. Often, enough thought isn’t given to the project because building a pond can look so simple… but these overlooked elements are important for successful pond building.
A pressing goal of any pond builder should be to create a system that delivers top-notch water quality. Unfortunately, some pond owners become more concerned with the physical design and beauty of their pond as opposed to the principles of water chemistry needed to keep the system in tip-top shape.
With today’s busy lifestyle, it can be difficult to enjoy your pond during the day. Underwater lights create a whole new experience by your pond after the sun goes down. And if you opt for LED lights, you’ll save on energy costs while lengthening your hours of pond enjoyment.
Spring is simply the most exciting time of year. As things slowly awaken from their winter hibernation, there are some things that you can do to make sure your water feature gets off to a good start this spring.
Here are some amazing facts about the ecosystem in your water garden that might surprise you.
Some people think that rocks and gravel will make it harder to keep your pond clean. The opposite is actually true: using rocks and gravel will simplify maintenance of your pond.
There is a constant fear in the water gardening community that raccoons and other four-legged predators will go swimming in your pond, and while in there, they’ll help themselves to some of your prize koi, shubunkin, or goldfish. Here are the facts.
A couple of tips for looking after your pond and stream to make sure they stay in great shape and support your fish properly.
Tips for building an environment that will stand up through the seasons of the year for many years to come.
