Want a Koi Pond? Get a Clue

I had a pond once, and you couldn't see the fish for the algae. Someone said to use algaecide, and somebody else said to get a U.V. Someone said to get more plants, and someone else said I had too many fish for the size of my pond. No problem...a crane ate half of them and last month a raccoon ate the rest. Someone said I need a scarecrow sprinkler or a pond net. I asked, What for? I don't have fish any more, only lots of mosquitoe larvae...

Koi Pond- Digital Masterpieces- Virtual Water Features Part I

One of the most challenging aspects of designing ponds and waterfalls is trying to convey my ideas to my client. Coming up with award-winning pond designs or implementing them using adequate skills and experience is not a problem. My challenge is getting my client to see what I see...

Winter Landscaping

Don't let the cold dreary months keep you from having a colorful yard. Winter landscaping will solve that problem with color and texture.

Koi Pond- Biological Filters

Contrary to common belief, biological filters do not process or filter the solid waste of fish in your koi pond. They continue to build up and putrefy, creating a breeding ground for harmful species of heterotrophic bacteria which are pathogenic to koi fish. As stated, the biological filtration process utilizes Nitrosomonas bacteria to break down ammonia into nitrite and nitrobacter, further converting nitrites into nitrates, which is less harmful to koi fish...

Pond Liners- The Hole Story

This article talks about the importance of planning your water garden in advance and how costly it can become if you don't, what it can end up costing by trying to save money, having a pond liner installed by an inexperienced contractor. What can happen if you install the wrong equipment. This article could save you thousands.

Landscaping Plan For A Beautiful Backyard

Relaxing in your outdoor living space can be very enjoyable for you and your family and friends. This may be easier to achieve than you think...

Pond Liners- 7 Reasons Why I Don't Use Them

This article deals with the plain shocking truth about the pond liner industry. In simple terms, pond liners will eventually leak.

Front Yard Landscaping Lessons - Driveway Access

Front yard landscaping is generally about access and functionality as well as beautifying the home. Here we’ll look at designing around the driveway and access areas to create the front yard design.

The Beauty of Landscaping

Today, landscaping is quite popular for homeowners who would want to improve their homes. The goal should be the house and the landscaping must complement with each other.

How To Find Landscaping Ideas

When looking for landscaping ideas it’s quite appropriate to compare it with brainstorming to write something. Even artists often have to dig deep for ideas on what they will paint long before they ever put a drop of paint on the canvas.

Landscaping Tips - Hiring The Right Landscaper

Tips for landscaping projects and how to decide if you need to hire a professional landscaper or to do it yourself.

Going Bold With Your Outdoor Christmas Decorating

If you want to make an impact in the neighbourhood with your outdoor Christmas decorations, now's the time to go bold, go giant, and go animated. It may not be what grandma used to do, but she sure would enjoy it now.

Landscape: Sodding Your New Lawn

Sodding that new lawn? Learn from an expert on making your lawn project a success. Take pride in having the greenest lawn on the block.

Some Landscaping Tips About Choosing the Right Grass For Your Lawn

So what do you think grass landscaping really is all about? Hopefully this report will include some interesting information about grass landscaping, information you might be able to use in your own lawn, not just that old stuff they used to let you know. If you worship the look and feel of grassy lawns, then there are some vital things you should now when it comes to choosing the ideal grass for your landscape. By learning a few new things, you will be able to create your dream lawn that has a very low maintenance level, is energy efficient and makes your turf look the best in the city.