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What Causes Pond Water to Smell and How to Fix It

There’s nothing quite like stepping into your backyard and catching the cool, earthy scent of a healthy water garden. But when that familiar freshness gives way to something sulphurous or stagnant, the…

What Is Salt Chlorination and How Does It Work?

At Fontana Ponds & Water Features, we think a lot about the relationship between beautiful water and clean water. When homeowners begin exploring swim pond options, one question surfaces consistently:…

Why Recirculating Water Systems Are Better for the Environment

At Fontana Ponds & Water Features, we believe that the most beautiful outdoor spaces are also the most responsible ones. When homeowners ask whether a water feature is truly an environmentally…

Understanding the Nitrogen Cycle in Your Backyard Pond

There’s more happening beneath the surface of your pond than the eye can see. At Fontana Ponds & Water Features, we design ecosystem ponds where beauty and biology work together,…

How to Winterize a Koi Pond Without Losing Your Fish

At Fontana Ponds & Water Features, we’ve seen firsthand how a koi pond transforms through the seasons, and winter is no exception. Knowing how to winterize a koi pond without…

The Role of Beneficial Bacteria in a Healthy Pond

A truly thriving pond is never just water and stone. At Fontana Ponds & Water Features, we think of beneficial bacteria the way a garden designer thinks of soil: invisible…

How to Choose the Right Pump for a Backyard Pond

The sound of water moving over stone, koi catching the light in a crystal-clear pond, a waterfall you can hear from your back door; none of that happens without the…

Tips for Designing a Healthy Fish Pond Habitat

There’s a meaningful difference between a pond that happens to have fish in it and a truly thriving fish pond habitat, one where every design decision supports the living ecosystem…

Ecosystem Ponds vs Traditional Ponds

When you picture a pond in your backyard, what do you see? If you’re imagining the gentle sound of water spilling over stone, dragonflies hovering above lily pads, and koi…

How to Create a Balanced Ecosystem Pond

When homeowners ask us how to create a balanced ecosystem pond, they are often surprised to learn it is less about equipment and more about patience. At Fontana Ponds &…