Backyard Garden Ponds With Waterfalls, Fish, Aquatic Plants

Floating Directory

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Pond Design

This section helps you make the choices on style, size, and location for your new garden pond. If you already have a pond, and you have problems, this section might help you understand why.

Everyone wants a babbling brook, or a crashing, splashing waterfall. This section uncovers the differences between natural features and man-made features and discusses the tricks to building special features without adverse affects on the ecology of your pond.

Home Wet Home

Fish become pets and most of us even name them. I discuss fish; what size, kind, and amount is right for your pond. Also some eye openers on frequently recommended fish that aren't so great!

Plants and Planters

Plants are indispensable in the balanced garden pond. Here I discuss the most important plants to have, and how to plant them for best effect.

Pond Pests

There are animals (mostly human) that can be a nuisance to your pond and its inhabitants. In this section, I discuss some ways to minimize the intruder damage while respecting nature's balance.

Pond Parenting

Most pond parents over do it on maintenance. Too much cleaning and feeding are the biggies. We finish up this section with a healthy dose of "if it ain't broke, don't fix it!"

Ponds Builtbyu

If you build your pond correctly in the first place, you will eliminate most of the problems others endure. I outline what you get in my pond building how-to video and workbook. If you are considering building a new pond, this is the best step-by-step guide you will find. Satisfaction guaranteed.

Biography of a Pond Junkie

This is a brief bio on Steve Lang, that's me. You have probably gathered that I did not grow up a pond junky, but I later got hooked by Mother Nature. I think you will be surprised at my background.

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