Fall news from Kol Koi Pondscapes

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Wildlife and Your Pond

As you might expect, a beautiful pond with clean aerated water attracts an amazing amount of wildlife. Some are just passing through, some are regular visitors, and some take up permanent residence! We will discuss what can be done to entice even more wildlife to visit your pond, and provide some interesting background information on lots of animals. However, sometimes wildlife is not what people are after. If you are looking for ways to keep a few pesky critters out of your pond see our other article – Unwelcome Visitors. The word spreads fast in the animal kingdom. Put in a pond, and you’ll agree. Within days, a whole array of creatures find their way into, next to, and around your pond. As you settle into your new pond so do countless insects, amphibians, birds, and reptiles. The reason your pond attracts so many creatures is because a steady supply of clean water can be hard to find. While some creatures spend part of their life cycle in the water, some are just looking for a dr...

A waterfall without a pond???

The water gardening industry is like most others, constantly evolving and adapting to client needs and demands. Perhaps the most exciting thing to hit water gardening in the past ten years is the advent of pondless water features. A pondless waterfall is simply a waterfall that has no standing water. These types of water features are great for so many reasons but are not for everyone, we will discuss those reasons, and you can decide if a pondless water feature is for you. Lots of people have been interested in a water feature for their yard, but thought differently once they realize that the pond will need maintenance. Ponds just don’t fit the lifestyle of some people. Some folks just have limited space, and quite a few don’t want a pond, they just want the waterfall, and that sound of splashing water. Well, we are happy to tell you that many pond product manufacturers have listened and developed a system to eliminate the need for a pond with your waterfall. (A major contributor to...

Schedule your pond clean out soon!

We are now scheduling pond clean outs for the Spring. Give us a call at 678-932-9277 to schedule your clean out today! Don't delay. Spots are filling up fast! Why should you have your pond cleaned? Remove decaying leaves and other debris Promote fish health Enjoy clearer water What does a pond clean out entail? Drain pond Place fish in a temporary tank with an aerator Remove debris from pond Redistribute small rocks and gravel Trim aquatic plants Rinse pond and scrub rocks Service pump to make sure it is clean and functioning properly Clean filters and skimmer Check all underwater lights Start filling pond Add dechlorinator, beneficial bacteria, and barley extract Reintroduce fish into pond Exciting store updates! Exciting things are happening here at Kol Koi Pondscapes ! We can't wait for you to see our new merchandise and the new patio around the store pond. Details coming soon!

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