This is the first in our series Get to Know Your Pond. We’re taking a deep dive into the key components that make up healthy water features. The basin is the thing that holds the water in your pond. So, it’s basically the pond, right? Right. But
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Many people ask what it costs to have your water feature professionally cleaned. The short answer? It depends. The long answer? It depends on: The size of the pond or feature Any waterfall or stream Fish and plants The amount of muck At Good Earth Water Gardens,
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Like all of Kansas City, we are so excited for Sunday’s big game. But Chiefs Kingdom understands that being a fan doesn’t just happen on Sundays or a certain time of year. It’s an all-out, all-the-time kind of passion. Call us biased, but we think red and
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This homeowner enjoyed a backyard pond that she’d installed herself. And then? Life happened. The little backyard pond slowly lost its allure. Eventually the landscaping overgrew and the pond became completely nonfunctional. There it sat for several years, a shell of its formerly charming self. But then
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No one likes to be crowded – and fish are no exception. An overstocked pond can make your fish unhappy and unhealthy. Parasites can spread and bummed out fish tend to have diminished color. Not enough space and oxygen can even be fatal. Be smart when you
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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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You don’t need a huge yard to enjoy your own water feature. Patio ponds are perfect for a deck, entryway, or patio. Types of patio ponds Patio ponds are complete water gardens designed for a small space. These containers are made of lightweight fiberglass. They’re durable and
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The right plants around the edges of your pond can take the space from fine to fabulous. Here are the basics of pond plant care. Marginal plants Aquatic plants that grow around the edges – or margins – of your water garden are known as marginal
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What’s that green stuff? Algae can take a pond from incredible to icky. Not only does it look kind of gross, but algae can also ruin your water quality and make life more difficult for your fish. At Good Earth Water Gardens, we can treat algae, but
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A water garden isn’t complete without plants. The right botanicals put the “garden” in your water garden! At Good Earth Water Gardens, we love how a variety of colors, heights, and textures can enhance any water feature. Here are some tips for choosing the right plants for
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