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Calcium Reactors
A calcium reactor is a device used in an aquarium to help keep levels of alkalinity and calcium level to the requirements of the livestock in the tank. A calcium reactor is a tool of convenience in a tank filled with mostly plant life, but if you have stony corral then it becomes a matter of necessity, as you will need to monitor and maintain both calcium and alkalinity in order for the corral to thrive.
Calcium reactors release CO2, dissolving calcium source material in their reactor. The result is calcium is added to your tank helping corral and other aquarium livestock thrive.
However, using a calcium reactor can be a Read the rest of this entry »
No CommentsPond Liners: the Hole Story
Sometimes I get calls from people who have purchased a new home with an old pond that has a big problem. The number one complaint is that it will not hold water; second is that the water is green; third is that the rock work is ugly – an eyesore!
At that point I ask if their waterfall and pond are constructed with a pond liner, and they are surprised that I knew that. However, eighty percent of all these types of calls pertain to a liner pond and waterfall. We have replaced over $80,000 worth of defective liner ponds. One customer in Rancho Bernardo, California, had spent $14,000 to have a koi pond and waterfall Read the rest of this entry »
No CommentsMaking a Garden Pond With a Pond Liner
Making a Garden Pond With a Pond Liner
A pond liner is a flexible waterproof membrane that covers the floor and the sides of a pond excavation. There are several different kinds to choose from. Polyethylene is useful when sandwiched between two layers of soil, while PVC, composition and rubber liners are the types to use for a clean pond lining when the aquatic plants are to be grown in containers.
Most ponds can be constructed from most pond liners, but in some circumstances one will offer particular advantages over another. Where no part of the liner is exposed, then polyethylene is perfectly adequate. It need not be a specially manufactured pond liner, any heavy gauge polyethylene will be sufficient. That Read the rest of this entry »
No CommentsShopping For Decorative Bird Houses
There are bird houses on the market which are not suitable for birds to use or live in. The bird houses just simply do not attract any type of bird or they are could be harmful to the birds. If it is your intention to decorate your yard with bird houses, any type will do, but if you are looking for a dwelling for the birds who come to your area every spring, there are certain features you want to ensure your bird house has before making your purchase.
Since your bird house will more than likely be used outdoors, one of the first features you want to look for it the sturdiness of the material. Read the rest of this entry »
No CommentsKoi Pond: Liners Vs. Professional Construction
Why is there so much talk about pond liners? Which ones are UV protected, or stronger, or last longer? I am by no means an expert on liner technology, nor have I ever used them in my 26 years of designing and building waterfalls. If you’re a “liner guy†disciple, I’m sure you’re thinking, “Oh no, here he goes.†To tell the truth, I have been minding by own business for over two decades, just watching, reading and listening to all the “experts.â€
I’ve listened to how “pond liners are simple to install,†and “pond liners are inexpensive compared to concrete and steel,†and “pond liners are quick to install.†Or Read the rest of this entry »
No CommentsPond Liners: 7 Reasons Why I Don’t Use Them
1. Liners will eventually leak. Manufacturers have varying warranties, ranging from 15 to 30 years, with a 75-year life expectancy. In reality, it will definitely last as long as the guarantee claims as long as you leave it in the box, and store it in your garage.
Once you place it in the ground, nature’s forces begin a contest to see which will break its water-tight integrity first. Vying for the title of culprit are gophers, ground squirrels, chipmunks, rats, moles, roots from trees, plants and weeds, sharp rocks, heavy rocks, sharp objects, and moose (if you live in Alaska).
If a leak does develop, it is next to impossible Read the rest of this entry »
No CommentsWorm Castings – Natures Time Release Fertilizer
When a gardener goes out to his fields to start planting, one of the top concerns that he has on his mind is what will potentially be able to kill his crops. Modern man has created many alternatives to natural protection of crops such as pesticides, herbicides, and insecticides which can be harmful not only to the soil but also to the people that eat the plants as well as the aquifers that hold our drinking water beneath the ground. One of natures natural fertilizers as well as insect and disease repellents is called a worm casting. These small nodules are created by red worms as they participate in the composting process, something that they naturally do Read the rest of this entry »
No CommentsBlooming Flowers by the Moonlight
There are flowers that do grow by the moon and darkness. These flowers certainly put on their best show after the sun has disappeared from the sky. These evening bloomers are usually tropical plants suited to warmer climates. However you have the choice of perennials or just plant them as tender tropical plants and treat them like summer annuals. You still have the bonus of bringing them indoors in the those winter climates.
I have a particular fondness for several nocturnal flowers. I enjoy moonflower or moonvine,evening primrose or night-blooming cereus to mention a few. The important thing about the night-blooming cereus is the actual flower has its primary residence in the southern Arizona desert,Texas and south to northern Mexico. These Read the rest of this entry »
No CommentsLiner Disciples: not Eating Their Own Dog Food
I have been visiting water garden forums lately, and “I have not had this much fun since kindergarten art class.”
Wow! Did I discover something amazing. I have known for many years that one of the major challenges in raising koi fish is to keep the koi from eating their own. Consequently, the eggs are separated from the pond as quickly as possible to prevent this.
After spending some time reading the Piranha Press (water garden forums), I am scared to wade into the water [forum] or even “get my feet wet.†Good grief, talk about “eating their own†. . .
Where are the loyalty, appreciation, gratitude, dedication, camaraderie and “family pride†Pride? Read the rest of this entry »
No CommentsHow To Do Japanese Gardening – The Effective Way
This article gives us idea on how to do Japanese gardening that is effective and that will surely bring the kind of satisfaction when you do it on your own. It is essential to realize that even if you are not in Japan, you can still make your own Japanese garden that you desire.
There are lots of Japanese-gardening books out there that can give you relevant idea on how to develop your own. You can also browse the Internet and surely, you’ll be able to get some Japanese gardening resources that can help you for your gardening.
Japanese-gardening is one of the most well-known type of gardening all over the world. Its uniqueness, its really pleasant look Read the rest of this entry »
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