Water quality is one of the essential factors to the long-term health of a pond or water garden. And, the health of a pond is critical to keep pond fish and plants healthy. In order to maintain pond water quality, especially ones that have fish, a pond filtration system is needed. The Purpose of a […]
Tips For Adding Plants To Your Pond
Now that the temperatures are rising, your pond is likely open and starting to work its way back to a beautiful oasis. The colder temperatures of the recent months can take a toll on a pond, and one of the best ways to rejuvenate a pond in the springtime is by adding a variety of […]
Helpful Tips For Pond Design
One of the most popular backyard trends for homeowners is the addition of a pond or water garden to their property. Ponds are an easy and wonderful way to improve an outdoor living space as they provide a wonderful aesthetic addition to a home, plus they create a relaxing backyard oasis for those who want […]
Common Winter Pond Maintenance Mistakes
For pond owners, pond maintenance is always on their minds, especially during the warm summer months, when ponds are enjoyed the most. Many water garden and pond owners have the misunderstanding that once the temperatures drop, pond care is no longer necessary. The truth is, to maintain a beautiful and appealing pond, maintenance and care […]
A Guide To Ideal Seasonal Pond Temperatures
One common goal that many pond owners have is maintaining a healthy and beautiful pond all year-round. One of the main tricks to keep your pond looking great through the summer, fall, winter, and spring, is to maintain ideal seasonal temperatures. For most pond life, but especially fish, maintaining the right temperatures each season plays […]
What Should I Do If My Pond Freezes?
Depending on where you are in the nation, you could currently be facing the harsh cold weather of the winter season. And, if you have a koi pond or a pond with fish in it, the winter weather could end up being a big threat. When the winter comes and the water in the pond […]
A Guide For Adding Plants To Your Pond
A pond is a stunning addition to your yard. With the fish, water features, lighting, and other features, adding a pond can turn your backyard into a relaxing oasis! Plus, by adding vibrant pond plants to a pond or water garden will make it look even better! At PondMAX, we believe that plants should be […]
Guide To Winter Pond Keeping
Just because the chilly weather is here (depending on where you live) does not mean that you have to close your pond or water garden. In fact, there are a handful of benefits to keeping your pond running during the winter months, like the formation of gorgeous ice sculptures that collect on a waterfall or […]
Benefits of Adding a Water Feature to Your Yard
Ponds and water gardens are quickly becoming one of landscaping’s most popular trends. Homeowners across the nation are opting out of a boring lawn by transforming part of it into a breathtaking water feature. Water features are a great way to make a yard and home unique, and adding a fish pond or water garden […]
A Guide to Fall Pond Care
With fall right around the corner, it won’t be long before the season changes, bringing beautiful colors throughout nature, cool temperatures, football, apple orchards, and more! For a lot of us, fall is our favorite time of the year, but for pond owners, the cooler temperatures and constantly falling leaves can make fall a stressful […]
How to Eliminate Nasty Pond Odor
We’ve all experienced that smell. Whether it was by your pond, or someone else’s, you’ve smelled that musty, rotten smell that can ruin the satisfying experience garden ponds bring. Around mid-summer, ponds can become dark and smelly, but what causes this terrible, eye-watering, smell, and what can be done to get rid of it? Common […]
How To Improve Your Outdoor Living Space Part One
If you don’t love your outdoor living space as much as your indoor living space, you are missing out on utilizing valuable square footage that’s included with your home. While most people think of their home—the space that is boxed in by walls—as their place of refuge, there’s something that being outdoors can do for […]
How To Improve Your Outdoor Living Space Part Two
Your outdoor living space should be just as much of a place of solace as your indoor living space. If you don’t enjoy spending time in your yard, you may need some help in determining what you can do to make your outdoor living space a more enjoyable and comfortable space. In a previous blog, […]
How To Reopen Your Garden Pond This Spring Part One
If you’re ready to get your pond up and running this spring, you’ll want to be sure that you take the necessary steps in order to have a well-functioning and clean pond. Here at PondMax, we have the necessary tools and products you need for your garden pond care. For pond filters and pumps, pond […]
Pond Predators To Be Aware Of
Having a garden pond is essentially like having a wildlife habitat in your backyard. As with any wildlife habitat, your garden pond will likely be subject to predators. While it may be impossible to keep every predator away from your garden pond, and subsequently the plants and fish you have in your pond, there are […]
How To Reopen Your Garden Pond This Spring Part Two
Now that the weather is changing and the temperature is rising, it’s time to start thinking about getting your yard ready for the spring and summer months. If you have a garden pond in your yard, you’ll want to be sure you follow the necessary steps to get your pond up and running in the […]
Tips For Adding A Garden Pond To Your Yard
If you’ve been dreaming of adding an enchanting and relaxing outdoor feature to your yard, a garden pond would be the perfect addition. If you’d like to add a garden pond to your yard, spring and summer are the best times of year to build a new pond. Building a garden pond may sound like […]
