Pond owners have a choice when they purchase pond equipment and supplies. You can buy from an online retailer like Amazon or other major supply websites at a reduced price, or you can purchase those supplies from a reputable local pond store like Oklahoma Ponds. We all like to save money. But is buying from a big box online retailer really the best option? Online retailers sell these products at a lesser price than local businesses because they purchase huge quantities. They also streamline their distribution process with a robust workforce and automation, allowing them to pass those initial s ..read more

I’m fortunate enough to make my living doing what I truly love: improving people’s outdoor living experience through beautiful water features. I love everything about this profession: family time, calming water features, beautiful ponds, interesting koi, fascinating ecosystems, and being out in nature. I could name countless reasons why I love this industry and why I believe a pond can be life-changing for you and your family. When you’re ready to take the plunge into pond ownership, how can you be sure you’re selecting the right contractor for a detailed project like this? How can you be sure ..read more

If you own a pond, you have likely invested time in understanding the proper procedures for maintaining it and worked hard to do so. Nonetheless, we often get sidetracked by life, and there may come a time when the pond is simply beyond cleaning. If this happens, don’t worry. You may have a little work ahead of you, but your mission will be clear. Once you drain your pond, you can clean it much easier. Signs to Drain the Pond A Damaged Pond Liner Roots, burrowing animals, or other intrusions can cause a plastic pond liner to rupture, resulting in a leak. Leaks can cause unwanted outside pollut ..read more

If you own a pond, by now you may have noticed that weeds will occasionally take root in or around it. However, you may also have noticed that many of these aquatic weeds do not resemble the weeds commonly found in your yard. Common yard weeds will occasionally take root around the perimeter of your pond, and are easy enough to spot and remove. However, this page specifically targets aquatic weeds, which require some knowledge on your part to identify. With a little homework, you should be able to tell them apart from your other aquatic plants, and extract them. Weeds are weeds, right? What’s ..read more

If you are not generally motivated to clean the scum from the bottom of your pond, you are not alone. Many pond-owners procrastinate when faced with this task. However, it is essential to your pond’s appearance, and will help you keep the water clean and healthy for those who live in it. At Oklahoma Ponds, we have plenty of experience with this endeavor, and we have a number of tools and tips to make the job easier. What is Sludge, and why is it bad? Sludge, or pond scum, is simply a mix of decaying organic matter and whatever dirt you use in your pond (or that might fall into it). The organic ..read more

Algae is an informal term for a class of aquatic plants which have no stem, roots, or leaves. Some live in freshwater, others in the ocean; some are enormous, some have only a single cell. All are green, and like all plants, they use chlorophyll and sunlight in the process of photosynthesis to create their own food. If you find algae in your pond, they are most likely microscopic, floating in the water, turning it a pea green color. It can also grow on rocks or logs at or below the surface. If you leave it alone, it will continue to grow until it covers all of your pond’s features and turns th ..read more

Pond owners may have experienced this: You leave your beautiful pond untended for a few days. Then you get caught up with life, and days turn to weeks, and weeks turns to months. Then you take a break, stepping outside to enjoy your yard, and behold! Your clear, clean pond water has turned a dark, tea color. What happened? What is Tea-Colored Water? If your pond is looking more brown than usual these days, grab a clear glass jar, scoop some water out and look at it. Does it have a brownish tint? If yes, then you have tea-colored water. Don’t be discouraged! This condition is common, and relati ..read more

Let’s admit, there is something unique and soothing about water in motion.  In fact, for many people playing with water, splashes and ripples make the favorite calming past time. There is no denying that installing a backyard pond is a popular and raging landscape project nowadays. Interestingly, there is no need to invest a massive amount of money or a massive piece of land in digging a pond.  Anyone can install a landscaped, fully equipped fish-filled water feature for as low as $500. All you need is to know how to dig a pond to create a lush habitat. Although creating a habitat wi ..read more

Are you looking to level up the aesthetics of your lawn? What better way to do that than installing an above-ground pond. This is likely to decorate a plain looking area and immerse it with the beauty of nature. Because you have so many landscapes to choose from, installing an above-ground pond presents itself as a preferable décor for your house. Oklahoma ponds are a company that specializes in above the ground and underground ponds in Oklahoma. They have qualities that go beyond comprehension when it comes to pond making. They can provide you with pond landscapes that leave you speechless. N ..read more

A wise pond man once said it’s more about the scenery than it is about the energy. Landscapes are very important when constructing a pond, as they go a long way in giving the pond that air of mystery, mastery, or invincibility. Over the years, there has been a spike in unique ultramodern landscapes and luckily for you, Oklahoma Ponds has stayed acquainted with these developments. Our superb team has all the tools to give you that amazing landscape that you thought was photo shopped, and the best part is that we are affordable and professional. Let’s take you on a trip, to show you just how goo ..read more