| |
| You are here: home > articles
|
| |
|
Number Crunching for Ponds
Garden Guides offers a few formulas for your convienence.Mar. 6, 2006
Pond Pumps Vs. Pool Pumps
Breaking down the benefits of pond pumps vs. pool pumps. Often people install pool pumps to run their water feature
because of the initial cost savings of purchasing such a
pump. This is ill-advised for a variety of reasons; most
importantly, the use of a pool pump can lead to massive
increases in your electricity bill.Jan. 17, 2006
Maintaining Oxygen Levels in Fish and KOI Ponds
You may need to take extra measures to protect your pond fish. Severe environmental stressors are the most frequent causes of sudden fish death in garden ponds or other fish habitats, and the lack of oxygen in the water is the number 1 stressor of all.Jan. 17, 2006
How To Build A Waterfall
Where to begin when planning to install a waterfall. The number one, most asked question that I receive about water features is "How do I build a waterfall?" The first advice I give is to visit natural waterfalls or at least look at photos. Don't try to memorize just how they look...just get a general idea how the water flows around and over the rocks.Jan. 17, 2006
How to Choose a Water Garden Pump
Choosing the right water pump for your needs. The pump is used in several ways when setting up your water garden. You can use it to power a waterfall, operate a fountain, or for water recirculation with no visible water movement. They vary in size. The size of the pump you need is determined by the function in which you need it.Jan. 17, 2006
Water Fountains
An introduction to the benefits of a water fountain to your water garden. The water fountain is a very important mechanism for water gardens. They provide circulation and aeration features needed to oxygenate water allowing aerobic bacteria to process organic materials more efficiently.Jan. 17, 2006
|
|
|
|
|
