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Pond and Outdoor Water Feature Maintenance Tips for Autumn
As Summer comes to an end and Autumn approaches, the
outdoor living of summer begins to wind down therefore we recommend to consider
carrying out some maintenance on the pond and or outdoor water feature. As
leaves begin to fall they should be netted off the surface of the pond and
vacuumed off the bottom. Any dead flower stalks and leaves should be trimmed
from the plants and discarded. The fish can now be fed a lower
protein diet as their metabolism slows and they will eat less and
less
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17th Feb 2016
DIY Wall Cascading Water Features with Stone Cladding
Water trickling down stone walls is the most popular way to
create a soothing sound, and with the right LED spot lighting, will ensure a perfect
backdrop when hosting parties with friends and
family.At DIYMegaStore.com.au we can assist with your next water
feature project with exclusive water spillway/blade kits and Infinitistone stone veneers. We even have a range of water troughs/ponds as well as pond pumps,
filters and accessories to complete your next water feat
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6th Oct 2015
The Importance of Filters for Fish Ponds
In all ponds with fish, it is vitally important to install pressure filters with UV Clarifiers. This set up acts like a mini sewage treatment system and accelerate the nitrogen cycle for your pond.The full cycle takes approximately 4-6 weeks to fully mature (dependent on size of pond and weather) with continuous 24hr circulation.It is critical to ensure the pump is not turned off as the good bacteria will die quickly and the cycle will be broken. Briefly, the cycle is as follows;1. Fish waste &
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15th Jul 2015
Add stone veneers to your next Water Feature Project using InfinitiStone
Add 3D textural effect to your next water feature wall project
by veneering our manufactured or natural stone
cladding. Being a leading supplier of water
feature spillway and pump products
we can assist with all your pond equipment
needs as well.SAVE by doing it yourself! We can guide you through the process. Below are some recent projects to inspire
you.
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4th May 2015
How to maintain your pond garden this Autumn.
As the outdoor living of summer begins to wind down some maintenance
will need to be undertaken on the pond. As leaves begin to fall they
should be netted off the surface of the pond and vacuumed off the
bottom. Any dead flower stalks and leaves should be trimmed from the
plants and discarded. The fish can now be fed a lower protein diet as
their metabolism slows and they will eat less and less.Plants can stop being fertilised, they will begin go dormant soon and will not require as mu
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26th Feb 2015