Ah, spring. It’s the time when ponds come back to life. And might be filled with all sorts of gross gunk. Say what? The transition from winter into spring and summer can be complex. Sort of like puberty, your pond is figuring things out as it moves
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Fish can add an exciting dimension to your pond. But much like plants, not all fish do well in all kinds of weather. It’s important to find aquatic life that will thrive in your climate. In Kansas City, we’ve found several species of fish that flourish. Here
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It’s easy to focus on the water of a water feature. But it’s the stuff that goes around the water that makes a pond or waterfall special. Some folks figure they can throw some rocks around a pond and call it good. But at Good Earth Water
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A beautiful water feature can bring joy and beauty to any garden. But it also calls for some serious planning. Before you start digging, take some time to think not only about your dreams but also the logistics. Here are five things to consider when you’re planning
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We all need oxygen, and that goes for organisms that live under water, too. Oxygen is exchanged when the surface of water contacts the earth’s atmosphere. So, oxygen is naturally present in water. But sometimes a pond might not have enough oxygen, and fish and plants suffer.
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Our weather is cooling off and trees are starting to lose their leaves. That means leaves in yards, gutters … and ponds. Netting is an easy way to keep leaves and other debris out of your pond. A little work now makes cleaning up your pond later
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When temperatures drop, it’s time to rethink your pond maintenance. The steps you’ve taken to keep your water feature in tip-top shape all summer now need to change. Get your pond ready for fall Follow these five easy tips to make the most of your pond’s autumn
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If your pond is losing water, don’t freak out. At Good Earth Water Gardens, we’ve seen it all. And chances are your drop in water levels isn’t dire. It’s probably either no big deal or an easily addressed leak. Worse-case scenario, it’s an issue we can help
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“It’s Pondemonium time, baby!” Greg Wittstock, aka The Pond Guy, greeted us with these awesome words. Every August, pond professionals and enthusiasts from all over the world travel to St. Charles, Illinois. Pondemonium is one of the largest water garden industry events on the planet. The Good
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We all want to be able to do it all. But the hard truth is that we all have our special gifts. And not everyone can be great at everything. Good Earth Water Gardens recently worked with homeowners who had major backyard improvements done by a “we
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