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Fall / Winter Pond Checklist

By Lisa on October 6, 2012 / Backyard Ponderings / Leave a comment

Our fall pond checklist includes some helpful tips to get your pond and Koi ready for cooler weather. Switch from a high protein food to a lower protein food & feed less often. Add additional submerged plants to give the fish a place to graze naturally. Add some cool weather plants to replace the more cold sensitive plants. Keep your

Pond Hurricane Prep and First Aid Tips

By Lisa on July 12, 2012 / Backyard Ponderings / 2 Comments

It is that time of year again, hurricane season. While most of you have an emergency plan for your family including your four legged family members, those of you with Koi may not have given a second thought as to how to prepare your pond for a hurricane or other emergency. Pond hurricane prep is very important when you raise