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A garden pond can be a beautiful addition to your yard, but you need to plan it carefully and decide exactly what its purpose will be. For example, you might want it to be literally what the name suggests, which is a pond that is entirely a garden of aquatic plants.
On the other hand, if […]

Posted on November 1st, 2009 under Fish Pond, Fish, Backyard Ideas, General, Garden. Comments: None

If you’re a dedicated fisherman, then you might dream of creating a private fish pond of your own, both to avoid the constant need for licensing and simply to allow you, your friends, and perhaps other acquaintances to have a relaxing place to fish.
But remember that fish pond care takes a certain amount of work […]

Posted on October 26th, 2009 under Fish Pond, Fish, Backyard Ideas, General, Garden. Comments: None

Stocking your pond with pond fish is a bit more involved than grabbing some of your favorite fish and throwing them in. There are several things to consider in making sure the fish you choose will thrive.
You’ll need to take thought for the surrounding climate as well as conditions inside the pond itself. Responsible pond […]

Posted on October 24th, 2009 under Fish Pond, Fish, Pets, Backyard Ideas, General. Comments: None

If you want to put a fish pond in your garden, you’ll find that choosing the right pond plants is just as important as how you design the pond itself, and what types of fish you put into it.
It’s the plant ecosystem that will determine the health of the pond and that in turn helps […]

Posted on October 22nd, 2009 under Fish Pond, Fish, Pets, Backyard Ideas, General. Comments: 2

As you create your fish pond, you’ll need to remember some basics as you locate and construct it. The size of your yard will have some influence on where you place the pond and how big it will be, but one of the most important things about the location will be the surrounding plant life.
Your […]

Posted on October 20th, 2009 under Fish Pond, Fish, Backyard Ideas, General, Landscaping. Comments: 1

One of the things that many people add as the crowning jewel in their specially designed gardens is a koi pond. Koi are fish that usually come from Japan (though they probably originated in Persia) and are a species of carp to be exact.
They are brightly colored in all sorts of uniquely different patterns. Stocking […]

Posted on October 14th, 2009 under Fish Pond, Fish, Pets, Backyard Ideas, General. Comments: None

Society nowadays frowns upon the use of insecticides for environmental and health reasons, so many people are turning to more natural insect repellent methods to keep bugs at bay. There are a number of different products that are natural forms of repellent, and one good source is plants.
Companies are able to take the leaves, flowers, […]

Posted on October 10th, 2009 under Pests, Backyard Ideas, Shopping, General, Garden. Comments: 8

Making a natural bug repellent is an easy thing to do, as the ingredients required are all the types of things most people have on hand in their homes.
Not only is it an easy process but you will save money by not needing to purchase expensive sprays or lotions. In addition, a homemade repellent will […]

Posted on October 8th, 2009 under Pests, Backyard Ideas, Shopping, General, Garden. Comments: 2

Havahart® is a leading manufacturer of humane animal control products. Their line includes live animal traps, organic animal repellent sprays and the Havahart 5265 Spray Away Motion Activated Water Repellent. Havahart is a trademark of Woodstream Corp, a 150-year-old company based out of Lititz, Pennsylvania.
In addition to Havahart, their brand names include Victor, Safer Brand, […]

Posted on October 6th, 2009 under Pests, Backyard Ideas, Shopping, General, Garden. Comments: 1