Ponds & Water Gardens USA 2010-2011

Table of Contents

Must-Have Water Features
One of these water features will fit your home and lifestyle.
By Carl Brady

Water Feature Basics
Water features add a much-needed natural touch to the structured worlds we live in.
By Mike Garcia

Think Before You Dig
Consider these general areas before breaking ground, and your pond project will be a step closer to success.
By Clay Jackson

Pond Terminology
Key words and definitions that will enable you to construct, maintain and relish your new pond or water garden.
Staff Compiled

Koi: The Ultimate Pond Fish
These quintessential pond fish can accentuate dichromatic ponds, with touches of orange, red, yellow and white.
By David Lass

Beyond Koi
There can be plenty of other fish in a pond that aren't koi.
By David Lass

Koi Glossary
This handy guide will help you navigate in the world of koi.
Staff Compiled

Meet Dr. Koi
This is one veterinarian who takes her koi very seriously.
By Julie Mancini

Fish Health Calendar
Each change of season offers its own sights, sounds and smells, but for those who keep pond fish - these times also mean chores that can't be ignored for the sake of the fish.
By Neale Monks

Keeping the Pond
Pond maintenance makes all the difference.
By Miller Morgan

Pond Filtration Basics
Careful planning and special attention to filtration are the keys to a beneficial pond experience.
By Kent Wallace

20 Best Aquatic Plants
This guide will help you determine whether or not some of the most popular aquatics are candidates for your pond.
By Tamara Kilbane

Natives for the Water Garden
Take a moment to consider the many virtues native aquatic plants offer our backyard ponds.
By Kelly Billing

Aquatic Plant Primer
Seven families, four seasons - one beautiful pond.
By Tom Barthel

Gardening Lingo 101
Learning these common terms may just be the head start you need for horticultural success.
Compiled By Tamara Kilbane

Family Ponding
With vision and a good plan, building a pond with your kids is possible.
By Clay Jackson

Pond School
Building even a small pond is hard work - but it can be fun and rewarding, too - as a group of California middle schoolers found out.
By Clay Jackson

Water Gardening With Fido
The twin passions of water gardening and dog ownership can coexist.
By Jean M. Fogle

Where the Wild Things Are
Create a haven for wildlife in your own backyard.
By Tamara Kilbane

Koi Varieties
What do you call the koi that grabs your eye? Find the official names of the top koi varieties here.
Illustrations By Tom Kimball

Buyer's Guide
A list of companies that make products for fish health, accessories, plant care and water quality.

Plant Hardiness Maps
Find out if your plants will survive the winter.

Photo Contest
Check out the winners of the 2010 photo contest.

2011 Photo Contest Announcement
These prizes can be yours. Look over the rules and categories, and take your best shot.

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