Planting in Cold Areas in January
January in a cold climate means your soil is frozen solid and covered in ice and snow. But you can create your own [...]
FISH KEEPING IN WINTER
First, we should look at fish that may not need a heater and should survive power outages, for the beginner Aquarium Keeper. In [...]
TAKING WINTER VACATIONS
Leaving your pond and koi in the summer generally means you will have someone else watch the pond while you are gone. Even [...]
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 [...]