I can’t say I dislike winter….when it snows everything looks so pretty but then this winter has been pretty nice so far. Temperatures are in the 50s today and the SUN is shinning. Unusual for January in Ohio. The pond is frozen but only a thin layer and the fish aren’t moving much although I [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Its officially fall now and we need to begin preparing our pond for the winter and hopefully a cleaner pond for spring. I’ve listed a few maintenance tips to guide you through preparing your pond for the winter. I still have a few flowers appearing in my pond but I think they are almost through [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, May 24, 2011
We sell Bio-Clean Microbial Pond Clarifier but I have never tried them. So I did alittle research on them and thought I’d share the information. They contain beneficial microbes (bacteria and mold cultures), which eliminate excess problem-causing nutrients from your pond. They also contain microbes, which provide the comprehensive removal of bottom sludge. The microbes will not [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, August 26, 2010
Add a little fun to your pond, while protecting your fish from predators. The alligator is a natural enemy of all fish eating predators. The hinged body allows natural movement to deter predators as it floats along the surface of your pond. Floating Alligator here
Continue reading...Monday, May 24, 2010
Aquatic pond plants need to be fertilized monthly to flourish and bloom profusely. At Dragonfly Aquatics we recommend Highland Rim Aquatic Plant Fertilizer tablets. Specially formulated for blooming aquatic plants, with a 10-26-10 nutrient ratio.Highland Rim Fertilizer tablets give your waterlilies, lotuses and blooming marginals plenty of phosphorus to produce the most spectacular blossoms possible. [...]
Continue reading...Friday, April 30, 2010
As the weather warms up and we begin to assess what plants we want to add to our ponds this spring, make sure you check out your hardy water lilies to see if they are in need of re-potting. Adding Highland Rim Fertilizer tablets at this time is also a must do. Water lilies need to [...]
Continue reading...Monday, April 19, 2010
This is the best all around product to keep blue herons, king fishers and other persistent fish eaters away from your pond. The Scarecrow senses both heat and movement, then releases a noisy, three second burst of oscillating water. This is a harmless method of keeping fish eating wildlife away from your pond. Uses only [...]
Continue reading...Friday, April 9, 2010
Here we go again. I call it the Spring Tease. Just when plants are beginning to sprout and the warm weather hits….big time….it teases us with a mention of snow! The cold front here in Ohio and across the north has moved in for a few days. If you have already put plants out in [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Microbe-Lift PL is the product most often used to maintain the natural biological and chemical balance of your pond in all seasons. We’ve talked about the Spring/Summer Cleaner which works wonders in accelerating the breakdown of leaves, twigs and other accumulated dead organic waste. The Microbe-Lift PL is formulated for decorative ponds and is easy [...]
Continue reading...Sunday, March 28, 2010
Often times giving your koi a place to hide will keep them safe from predators. If building rock caves at the bottom of your pond is not feasible, then adding a Koi Kastle is a simple alternative. The Koi Kastle is made of aluminum framing with fiberglass mesh netting. It will provide a safe place [...]
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