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Number Crunching for Ponds

Tue, 06 Mar 2006 17:43:00 GMT

Garden Guides offers a few formulas for your convienence.

Pond Pumps Vs. Pool Pumps

Wed, 17 Jan 2006 18:25:00 GMT

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.

Maintaining Oxygen Levels in Fish and KOI Ponds

Wed, 17 Jan 2006 18:20:00 GMT

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.

How To Build A Waterfall

Wed, 17 Jan 2006 18:14:00 GMT

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.

How to Choose a Water Garden Pump

Wed, 17 Jan 2006 17:53:00 GMT

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.

Water Fountains

Wed, 17 Jan 2006 17:39:00 GMT

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.