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Aquatic plants are robust and resilient. However, they do need seasonal care. Spring is the time for thinning any plants that have grown too thick. If your plants have infringed on one another, spring is also the time to space them out again. In the...

Depending on the size, type, and location of your koi pond on the property, it may require cleaning at various intervals. If your pond has skimmers, biofalls, or gravel bottoms, you likely only need to have it cleaned every 1-2 years. More traditional koi ponds...

The way you feed your koi depends on the temperatures of your pond. If it is colder than 52 degrees in general, you do not want to feed your koi at all. This contrasts with the spring and summer, when you will need to provide...

Water temperature is a critical element of your koi pond maintenance. You want to make sure that you keep your pond at an acceptable temperature. Koi can live in temperatures ranging from 35 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit, but they will flourish most if their pond...

Koi can grow to be very large, so it is vital to create a sufficient pond. While some jumbo koi can get as long as three feet and weigh up to twenty pounds, most max out at around two feet and close to twelve pounds...

Koi are sturdy fish that tend to live for a long time. Most koi live between twenty-five to thirty-five years, but some koi can live significantly longer. This makes a koi pond a long-term commitment, but it will pay off with beauty for years to...

Yes, bonsai is widely regarded as a form of living art. The careful cultivation, shaping, and presentation of bonsai trees require creativity, aesthetic judgment, and an appreciation for natural beauty....

Yes, anyone can learn to create and care for a bonsai tree. However, it requires patience, dedication, and knowledge of bonsai techniques. Attending workshops or joining bonsai clubs can help you learn and refine bonsai skills....