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Pond Fountains Help the Success of a Pond’s Ecosystem

| April 22, 2011
Pond Fountains Help the Success of a Pond’s Ecosystem

A pond, no matter what size, is its own little ecosystem. It’s important that this ecosystem remain balanced and healthy for it to succeed. One of the most important factors is dissolved oxygen (the amount of oxygen in the water available to fish and plants). Dissolved oxygen keeps what lives in the pond healthy and [...]

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Make Your Pond Shine with Pond Fountains

| April 22, 2011
Make Your Pond Shine with Pond Fountains

A pond fountain can make any pond, manmade or natural, shine, but actually does so much more. Many pond fountains come in options that include lighting which will brighten up your pond and the area of the yard in which it is located. In addition, many such fountains aerate the pond making it a healthier [...]

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Don’t Forget the Pond Fountain in Your Landscaping Plan

| April 22, 2011
Don’t Forget the Pond Fountain in Your Landscaping Plan

Are you finally landscaping your yard, adding paths, fish ponds, benches, swings, patios, and private places to sit and reflect? Don’t forget to include a pond fountain when you design your plan. Pond fountains are more than a piece of décor added to your pond for visual appeal. A pond fountain aerates the water, producing [...]

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Lake Fountains can also be Aeration Devices

| April 22, 2011
Lake Fountains can also be Aeration Devices

Lake stratification is the dividing of lake water, or formation of water layers based on salinity and temperature. Colder water is at the bottom of a lake while warmer water is at the top. When water is stratified it causes unhealthy side effects for the lake. These problems include: dying fish, foul odors, excessive weed [...]

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Add a Pond and Fountain to Your Yard

| April 22, 2011
Add a Pond and Fountain to Your Yard

If you are tired of looking at your old backyard and want to do something new and exciting with the landscaping, you should think about adding a pond. It is far easier than you might think, and the maintenance is very low. Imagine the enjoyment you will be able to get from your pond and [...]

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What are lake fountains and why use them?

| April 22, 2011
What are lake fountains and why use them?

Lake fountains are floating devices which produce spray patterns above the water. For years lake fountains were only seen in large parks, businesses, and establishments using them as part of the landscape and show for customers. Today these fountains are often seen in small business areas as well as private residences. Lake fountains produce a [...]

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Taking Care of Your Pond

| April 22, 2011
Taking Care of Your Pond

If you have plans to put in a pond or water feature of any sort, there are several things that you should consider before you get started.  Cultivating a pond is not as easy as digging a hole in your yard and filling it with water.  You will need to worry about the health of [...]

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The Most Famous Lake Fountain West of the Mississippi

| April 22, 2011
The Most Famous Lake Fountain West of the Mississippi

When most people think of fountains, their minds conjure up images of the large beautiful fountains in Rome or Paris. These are certainly lovely, but nothing compares to a certain watery spectacle you will find in the western part of the United States. The arid desert of Nevada is home to a jewel of a [...]

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Basic Maintenance of Lake Aerators

| April 21, 2011
Basic Maintenance of Lake Aerators

If you have lake aerators on your property, you need to make sure that you maintain them properly so that the systems keep working and keep your lake looking healthy and clean. Once you have the system installed, the maintenance isn’t very difficult, and most people will be able to do it on their own. [...]

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Lake Fountains for Commercial Uses

| April 14, 2011
Lake Fountains for Commercial Uses

Water features such as lake fountains add value to property with its beauty or function. Lakes may be found on private residences, in large community parks, in neighborhood developments, on commercial office property, or at educational facilities. These lakes may be strictly for ornamental value, as a reservoir, or for recreation. Regardless of their intended [...]

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