Ponds & Water Features News

Does My Koi Pond Need a Fish Cave?

Predators are one of the most common problems that plague owners of koi ponds. If not protected properly, your koi can make an excellent snack for a massive variety of…

What Features to Include in a Natural Swim Pond

If you are looking into the possibility of getting a natural swim pond installed on your property, it is worth talking with a professional swim pond designer about possible features…

How to Keep Your Pond Free of Mosquitoes

Many owners of backyard ponds will tell you that wildlife management is one of the big dilemmas of maintaining a water feature, and one of the most difficult to manage…

What Kinds of Fish Are Best for Vancouver Ponds?

Like any living thing, different types of fish have adapted to live in specific environments in order to survive. Placing a fish in the wrong kind of habitat can lead…

Frequently Asked Questions About Natural Swim Ponds

If you are looking for a great option to add a bit of vitality to your property at the same time as giving yourself, your family, and any guests you…

Ideas for Sitting Areas Near a Backyard Pond

Ponds can provide many benefits to a yard: they are a source of life and nutrition, they help to conserve water for a garden area, they support local wildlife, and…

What Trees Should I Plant Next to My Pond?

Planting trees around your pond can be a great way to give your yard a more natural, beautiful look, and tree roots can help to keep your pond’s banks from…

5 Ideas to Improve Your Pond

If you have a pond in your back yard and you are looking for a creative way to spruce it up, the crew at Fontana Ponds & Water Features can…

Are Backyard Ponds Eco-Friendly?

Whenever you are looking into making a large-scale change to your property, it is important to consider how it will affect the surrounding environment, and knowing if backyard ponds are…

Ecosystem Ponds vs Natural Swim Ponds

Many people decide that they want to install a pond on their property and they start the pond design process only to find out, partway through, that there is so…