Mulching in December
Why you should still mulch in December Protects from freeze-thaw cycles: Mulch moderates soil temperature, preventing the expansion and contraction of the soil [...]
WINTER FREEZE AND THAWS
Winter is never just “OMG, it’s freezing out!!” Winter always has its warm days, too. Those days, you will see fish coming to [...]
FEEDING & CARE OF OSCARS
Top of the Food Chain: Feeding (And Care of) Oscars in the Home Aquarium... Author: Brian M. Scott Oscars Astronotus spp. are some [...]
How about Composting?
Garden Composting offers numerous benefits, primarily by enriching the soil and promoting healthier plant growth. Compost, which is decomposed organic matter, improves soil [...]
BARLEY PRODUCTS
Barley straw products offer Natural Chemical Maturation in a pond. When a pond’s ecosystem is mature and balanced, the water is generally clear [...]
CLOUDY WATER?
1. If your water is not clear, do a Pitcher Test. After 24 hours in a quiet, sunny location, has the color changed? [...]
October Garden Cleanup
Clear Debris: Remove dead or diseased plants and fallen leaves from your garden beds to prevent diseases from overwintering. Healthy debris will go [...]
WHAT IF (A FISH GETS SICK?)
From now on, this is a difficult time to treat your pond. The “big guns” (such as Microbe-Lift/BSDT) cannot be used in the [...]
COLD WEATHER ON THE HORIZON
We don’t have to worry because MICROBE-LIFT has it all covered for pond people! As the season begins to change, nights get longer, [...]
ADDING NEW PLANTS TO THE AQUARIUM
We do not simply stick our hands into the tank and plant the new plant! When adding new plants to your established aquarium, [...]