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Best Practices for Designing and Maintaining Backyard Fish Ponds

Creating a backyard fish pond adds value and beauty to your landscape, giving you an oasis for relaxation while supporting local wildlife. Whether starting from scratch or upgrading an existing pond, ...
NOLA.com

In a Mandeville koi pond designed to mimic a painting, life literally imitates art

The transformation of Sandra and Peter Barsczeski’s backyard began with a painting by Covington artist Donna Duffy. Depicting three koi fish swimming among lily pads, the 40-by-40-inch mixed media and ...
The Advocate

Backyard fountains and ponds can be made out of almost anything

“When my sisters and I talk about our old family home, we call it ‘The Fish Pond’ — not ‘the fish pond house’ just ‘The Fish Pond.’ That’s how significant the pond was in our childhood memories,” ...
Marin Independent Journal

At Home: Fish ponds don’t always go swimmingly

I’M STANDING IN my landscaper’s backyard looking for some courage. My landscaper, Dusty Hettinger, owner of Rocky Mountain Ponds and Waterfall, is trying to convince me to give fish in my pond another ...
The Eagle

Depth, watershed considerations should guide pond design

Pond goals such as sport fishing and year-round livestock water supply require adequate pond depth to supply dependable water during drought. Adequate depth varies depending on where a pond is located ...
extension.purdue.edu

Fish Population Management

Healthy fish populations and good fishing doesn't happen by chance - it requires careful planning and effective management. This section will provide a comprehensive overview of topics relating to ...