GARDEN ponds can not only look attractive but also be a haven for wildlife – but with this can come some pests. An expert has revealed three unwanted visitors that may be lured to your ...

The best fish habitat in a pond is aquatic vegetation. Vegetation provides plankton and insects for food, shelter for small fish and ambush sites for predators. Try to maintain aquatic vegetation in ...

‘Anything that provides shelter to your pond will provide protection for your fish,’ says Nick Salvatore, owner of The Pond Shop. ‘Water lilies can aid in giving cover to your pond, among ...

Understanding each component and their interactions can better prepare you to sustainably manage your pond. For ponds to provide good fishing opportunities, they need to produce a certain number (and ...

If a pond is leaking, it needs to be drained and inspected. Before draining, transfer any fish and plants into a suitable container which should be kept in the shade. The quickest way to drain is ...

If you live in a colder climate, you may wonder what to do with your pond fish when your backyard oasis is at risk of freezing solid. Fortunately, with the right conditions and preparation ...

A detenetion pond, or "detention basin," is a large, constructed depression in an urban landscape that receives and stores the stormwater runoff from large drainage areas. Detention basins usually ...

This water lily needs to be close to the top of the pond. It floats on the surface of the water as it uses the sun to make its food. This also gives shelter to frogs and fish underneath.

Submerged plants add all the required oxygen to the water. Pond water doesn't need cleaning (different advice applies for fish ponds). It may become cloudy from time to time, usually after heavy rain, ...

Nathan Irungu’s a teacher by profession feeds his catfish reared in a raised fish pond at Mercy Njeri estate, outskirts of Nakuru town. JULY 10, 2018. [Mercy Kahenda] Farming was Nathan Irungu ...

The object of their gaze, the Bed-Stuy fish pond, is the size of a single sidewalk square, but has captured the hearts of more than a million social media users. "I'd say we are breaking ...