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Cascade and Pond Kit – 200 GPH, 110 Volt

Written on March 8, 2010 – 6:20 pm | by Backyard Pond

Ideal backyard pond system for family enjoyment. Comes in 2 plastic parts – a 2ft. x 3ft. cascade unit and a 39-1/2 in. L x 29.0 in.W x 11 in .D pre-formed pond. Includes 200 GPH energy-efficient pump with filter, 1 water conditioners, tubing for cascade, starter bacteria and instructions. Easy to install. GPH: 200, Volts: 110, Cord Length (ft.): 10, Tube Size (in.): 1/2, Length (ft.): 8, Dimensions L x W x H (ft., in.): 39 1/2in. x 29in x 11in., Includes: 2ft. x 3ft. cascade unit (more…)

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Welcome to Our Backyard Pond

Written on March 1, 2010 – 1:37 pm | by Backyard Pond

What started as a whim on a mid-summer’s day turned into a backyard pond holding hundreds of gallons of water and an assortment of bright orange fish. This water garden oasis delights my family with sights and sounds that are always changing and totally natural.

Designing, building and maintaining a backyard pond is no easy task, but it is so worth the effort put into it. Backyard ponds and water gardens can be made to suit any yard or garden.

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Backyard Pond Lanscaping Tips for a Natural Look

Written on February 22, 2010 – 12:26 pm | by Backyard Pond

The initial look of a just-installed backyard pond usually consists of a ring of a recently dug dirt and some rocks holding down the pond liner along the edge. Unless you have very unusual tastes, this will not be the way you leave your backyard pond landscaping. There are many different styles and designs you can use depending upon your personal tastes and the aesthetics of the rest of your yard and garden.

The materials, decor items and plants you choose will depend upon garden themes and what else you have displayed and growing in your yard. For example, a formal garden with trimmed box words and ornate cement ornaments is more likely to have a poured or brick wall around the pond with carefully planted foliage plants surrounding it. A cottage style garden with more natural plantings will lend its style to the backyard pond landscaping through the use of trailing plants and natural rocks. Read the rest of this entry »

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How to Dig a Pond Without Breaking Your Back

Written on February 15, 2010 – 11:58 am | by Backyard Pond

Knowing how to dig a pond doesn’t take a rocket scientist – or even a landscape architect – to give instructions. To put it simply, all you have to do is mark the outline of the pond and start digging, measuring the depth as you go along to get the required size and shape.

The real trick is learning how to dig a pond without breaking your back or pulling any muscles. Digging and shifting dirt and rock is hard work! Read the rest of this entry »

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Backyard Pond Landscaping – How to Do It

Written on February 8, 2010 – 10:51 am | by Backyard Pond

Your backyard pond landscaping can easily set or change the mood of your very home. A simple pond can easily turn a sullen home into a majestic environment, with the right designs and landscaping. In many ways, this can improve the overall look of your backyard, and turn it from a small and lonely part of your house to one of the most recreational spots in your home. There are a lot of materials that you can use for backyard pond landscaping, both natural and artificial aesthetic products to enhance the look of your pond. Prior to landscaping, you need to make sure that your pond is stable and can support all the products or materials that you choose to add with it. You can also mix various stones to add texture to your new landscape. Waterfalls can also be a good idea. Read the rest of this entry »

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Build an Outdoor Fountain Out of Flower Pots

Written on February 8, 2010 – 10:51 am | by Backyard Pond

Recycle old flower pots into an attractive fountain for your deck or patio. While one large pot or planter can make an attractive miniature water garden, a pair or even a trio of graduated flower pots can add more visual interest and the delight of trickling water sounds.

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This small type of outdoor water garden can be made in any style to match your home and garden. While terra cotta pots are ideal – especially since they come with a hole in the center bottom – you can use other types of ceramic and even plastic pots. These fountains can easily be built for deck, patio or even out in the garden as a focal point.

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Sunterra 337106 Prefilter Box for 500 Gallon Pond Capacity, Black

Written on February 1, 2010 – 8:37 am | by Backyard Pond

A contained body of water is subject to conditions such as dirt, insects, algae and decomposed vegetation that affect the water clarity and health. A filtration system is needed to balance the ponds ecosystem. This filtration system must match both the power of the pump and the volume of the water garden. The Pre Filter Box is for use with 200 and 320 Gallon Per Hour Fountain Pumps to provide mechanical filtration for use in water accent applications. In Mechanical filtration, (more…)

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Above Ground Koi Ponds – Things to Consider

Written on February 1, 2010 – 8:37 am | by Backyard Pond

An above ground koi pond can satisfy your desire to have a water garden in your yard. Whether you construct one in a spot on your lawn and surround it with flowers and benches or build it directly on your patio or deck, there are several important considerations to take into account. Above ground koi ponds require more specific planning and care than an in-ground water garden does.

When I dug the backyard pond in my yard, all I had to do was choose a location with minimal tree roots (to make digging easier) and the appropriate amount of daily sunlight. When building above ground koi ponds, it is important to take local climate into account. In hot areas or even in extra warm pockets of your yard, an above ground water garden will suffer from excessive warming. It would be virtually impossible to over-winter fish and plants in above ground koi ponds in colder climates. Read the rest of this entry »

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Pond Life: Revised and Updated (A Golden Guide from St. Martin’s Press) (Paperback)

Written on January 27, 2010 – 7:48 pm | by Backyard Pond

This guide describes and illustrates, in full color, the plants and animals that live in or near ponds, lakes, streams, and wetlands. It includes surface-dwelling creatures as well as those of open water, the bottom, and the shore and tells how various animals and plants live together in a community. Plus suggestions for:Where and when to lookObserving and collecting specimensMaking exciting discoveriesAbout the Author
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Goldfish – Outdoor Pond Tips for Healthy Fish

Written on January 25, 2010 – 4:35 am | by Backyard Pond

If you want to keep a goldfish outdoor pond that will support aquatic life in a healthy manner, is it important to plan from the beginning. Many people purchase standard comet or even feeder goldfish to live outside in a water garden. They are hearty in cool weather and are very showy with their bright orange scales. A goldfish outdoor pond can be a joy to have in your backyard.

Goldfish – Outdoor Pond Size and Depth

Some goldfish grow quite large and do well in a larger size pond. Even if your water garden is small, you can get smaller fish and not put so many in. Feeder goldfish usually come in two or three sizes at the pet store. Buy a few more than you think you’d like as some will undoubtedly die off. Read the rest of this entry »

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