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How to Build a Simple Fish Pond
Fishing is one of the best ways to enjoy your summer. With a pond on your property stocked with fish, you’ll never have to drive to the nearest lake again.
Seasonal Care for Your Fish Pond
Over the course of a year, your fish pond may accumulate organic debris like leaves, grass, twigs, or fish waste.
Requirements for Building Your Fish Pond
Learn about the important parts of building out your fish pond.
How Can I Lower Costs When Building My First Fish Pond? Part II
Choosing a high-quality pond liner from the getgo ensures that your pond stays healthy and clean.
How Can I Lower Costs When Building My First Fish Pond? Part I
The cost of your fish pond will depend on a number of factors, from size to the types of fish you choose to stock it with.
Water Gardening Animals For Your Fish Pond
In all likelihood, your fish pond will attract much more than just fish. Since you are creating a thriving ecosystem, many other creatures will be curious about your fish pond and may even take up residence.
The Best Species of Fish for Your Pond
Choosing the best species of fish for your pond can be tricky.
Which Fish Should I Choose for my Fish Pond?
There is a multitude of fish species that can thrive in a fish pond. Ranging from goldfish to sturgeon to koi carps, your options are endless.
Fish Ponds: A Brief History
What you may not know is that fish ponds date all the way back to medieval Europe.
Why Build a Fish Pond?
A fish pond is ideal for aesthetic, recreational, and practical reasons.
Preparing your Greenhouse for Spring
Getting seedlings off to a good start in spring means providing them with the best possible growing environment.
Greenhouse Growing Guide: Zucchini, Cucumbers
Cucumbers and zucchinis are both easily grown in home greenhouse conditions.
Greenhouse Growing Guide: Squash and Potatoes
Squash and potatoes can both be grown on a year-round basis in your home greenhouse.
Greenhouse Growing Guide: Citrus
Citrus trees such as oranges, lemons, and limes are generally quite easy to grow in greenhouse environments and offer a great way to enjoy the freshest possible fruit.
Greenhouse Growing Guide: Peppers
Native to Mexico and genetically adapted to dry, warm conditions, pepper plants like it hot and sunny.
Greenhouse Growing Guide: Tomatoes
How do you grow tomatoes in your greenhouse? What about watering times? Learn everything you need here.
Watering and Heating Your Greenhouse
If you're going to be using your greenhouse during winter in a cold-climate area, you'll undoubtedly need to have a heating system in place.
Regulating Temperature and Airflow in Your Greenhouse
Proper airflow is essential for healthy, thriving plants.
Planning Your Greenhouse: Part II
Once you've determined the basics listed above, it's time to get started on building your greenhouse.
Planning Your Greenhouse: Part I
The first step in planning your greenhouse is to determine the best site on your property for the structure.
Benefits of a Greenhouse: Part III
Few things are more disappointing than pleasantly anticipating the first fresh salad of the season only to find that garden pests or local wildlife had the same idea when you go out to harvest.
Benefits of a Greenhouse: Part II
You can enjoy your own ripe fruit freshly picked from the vine in the middle of a cold and snowy winter.
Benefits of a Greenhouse: Part I
Part 1 of our greenhouse benefits guide goes over the top reasons why you should be growing in a greenhouse.
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Water Quality Issues in Your Farm Pond
If you use your farm pond for anything more than raising koi or handling stormwater, you need to test the water at least once a year.