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LED Lighting Has A Bright Future

Carol Mund

LED, light emitting diodes, are becoming commonplace in most homes.  In the past few years, this technology has expanded to the water gardening arena as well.  It’s easy to see why this technology is becoming popular since it offers clean, bright light.  Compact in size and more energy efficient make...

Seasonal Fish Food, Is There a Difference?

Carol Mund

The short answer is yes, there is quite a difference.  And it’s important to understand the reasoning for the specially formulated foods.  Fish food is designed to meet the needs of the fish based on the water temperature.  So protein levels in the foods will vary. Summer is the season...

Pond Water Treatment Products

Carol Mund

Whether you’re a rookie or an old pro in the water garden hobby, the wide selection of pond water treatment products can be overwhelmingly confusing.  So, this article is meant to be used as a summary of some of the common water problems associated with ponds and the manufacturer’s product...

Rain Gardens

Carol Mund

While forests and agricultural land are replaced with urban areas, it’s easy to see why increased storm runoff from these impermeable surfaces becomes a problem.  Storm water runoff picks up pollutants from streets, sidewalks and lawns.  It’s then rushed off to storm drains and to our local waterways and lakes. ...