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Koi 101

Carol Mund

If you have a water garden, then undoubtedly you probably treasure your Koi fish as much as I do.  This article will give you a brief overview of your prized possessions. A Little History Koi are considered the most popular freshwater ornamental pond fish.  Koi, known as “Nishikigoi”, is the...

Troubleshooting Pond Pump Problems

Carol Mund

Image from Aquascape, Inc. The pond pump is the heart of your pond.  Oftentimes, pumps burn out or die prematurely due to their improper care and installation.  Take the right preventative steps to assure longevity of your pump. If you’re a do-it-yourselfer when it comes to caring for your pond,...

7 Steps to a Better Lawn

Carol Mund

If you are the primary lawn care expert of your yard, you know that having a beautiful lawn takes work.  But, that hard work will pay off in time.  Purdue University’s Department of Agronomy has a great publication discussing this very topic.  This publication is quite beneficial for individuals in...

Fish Health in the Spring

Carol Mund

A very informative article concerning fish health in the spring written by Paul Curtis titled, “When the Ice Melts and the Water Warms!” was published in the March/April Pond Trade Magazine.  I wanted to share the highlights with you as many of our ponds are currently experiencing this seasonal transition....