July is the peak of pond season when waterlilies are blooming, fish are happy, frogs are chilling in the water, and birds stop by for a refreshing dip or quick drink. As a pond owner, you know your outdoor living experience is enhanced tenfold when you have a water feature in your yard. To maximize the enjoyment of your water garden, you want to make sure you create a healthy pond environment for your fish and plants. When your pond is a balanced ecosystem, you’ll have less maintenance to perform. Not only that, but your pond water will be clean and clear allowing you to see your fish swim abo ..read more

Autumn brings beautiful colors and changes to your garden landscape. Though falling leaves look pretty floating on the surface of the pond, eventually they will sink to the bottom and affect your water quality. As leaf matter decomposes, the balance of your water changes and can become toxic for your fish. Netting your pond is a simple choice for leaf control. It doesn’t take much time to set the net up over your water garden, and the hours of future work it saves you is priceless. If you choose not to net your pond, you’ll need to make sure that you’re checking the pond’s skimmer basket ever ..read more

From the experts at Aquascape When fall comes knocking at the door, many people breathe a sigh of relief with the arrival of cooler temperatures and less muggy days. Autumn is a beautiful season for enjoying your pond or waterfall, but there are a few things that need your attention to ensure your fish and plants return in a healthy state next spring. Fallen Leaves When the leaves begin to fall, many of them will end up in your pond. Even if tree is several feet away, the wind will eventually pick them up and deposit them on the surface of your pond. If not removed by you or the skimmer, those ..read more

Thanks to Aquascape Pros for this helpful article This is the time of year to enjoy the delights of your pond. But after a long winter, you might start to notice a slight drop in water level and wonder if have a leak in your pond. In this article we will explain how to identify and fix leaks so you can repair the problem quickly and efficiently. Is it Evaporation? Evaporation is caused by water turning into a vapor and escaping from your pond. The amount of water loss will vary according to the region of the country and the time of year. Ponds that are located in areas of the country with mode ..read more

Electricity and Water Don’t Mix – Following the Proper Safety Measures is a Must –Written by Joe Holz, International Sales Manager at Kasco Marine A GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) is a device designed to sense and shut off power (trip) when electrical current takes an alternate path to ground (leakage current). These devices save lives and are required in many everyday locations like your bathroom, kitchen, exterior outlets, etc., and their use is critical when it comes to putting electrical equipment in your pond or lake. There are two main levels of GFCI devices; human/personnel rat ..read more

Our website displays the tag line “Creating tranquility and balance in your own backyard.” We have helped hundreds of customers do just that! Here are the key factors to ensure a naturally-balanced, low maintenance pond throughout the year. Circulation: Make sure your pond pump is the correct size for your pond and waterfall. A pump provides valuable aeration to the water. Several variables need to be considered when choosing a pump, such as the size of your pond and the height of your waterfall. Aquascape makes it easy to select the right size pump using their Pond Pump Selection Guid ..read more

Reprinted from Aquascape From colorful water lilies that dance on the pond’s surface to aquatic Forget-Me-Nots that hug the edges of your water garden, it’s the amazing pond plants that put the “garden” in “water garden.” You can apply many of the same tips and guidelines you use to create your terrestrial flower beds. Things like color, height, and planting conditions are things you’ll want to consider when it comes to naturalizing your pond with plants. 1: Create Interest with Variety. Random placement of plants with varying textures and colors will create more interest than using plants tha ..read more