Windmill Palm Trees, Tropical Accent Plants, Cold Hardy for Northern United States and Canada

Monday, March 1st, 2010

The Cold Hardy Windmill Fan Palm tree originated on the island of Chusan off the east coast of China, and the Windmill palm tree is often called the Chinese or Chusan Fan Palm. Robert Fortune smuggled Windmill palm plants from China into the Kew Horticultural Gardens and into the Royal garden of Prince Albert of […]

Essential Elements for Proper Koi Fish Care

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

Koi fish is one of the most popular preferences for pet fish these days. That is because Koi fish is a dazzling and colorful ornamental type of pet fish. This much sought after types of pet fish are mostly adorned on garden ponds (landscaped mostly) and aquariums.
Koi fish is a type of fish that belongs […]

How To Build An Outdoor Waterfall

Monday, February 1st, 2010

The beautiful ambiance of an outdoor waterfall is virtually always a refreshing experience for both the mind and spirit. As a matter of fact, elegant and elaborate waterfalls have been around throughout history as outdoor d?cor for nobility and other important figures in the past. When you install a beautiful waterfall in your […]

Which Fishing Technique Do You Prefer?

Thursday, January 7th, 2010

Fly Fishing

Ancient Macedonian pottery paintings indicate that fly fishing, that is, fishing with a lure constructed of feathers to imitate an insect, was the first form of angling with a rod. Fly fishing differs from most other disciplines of fishing today because the fly must be cast on a fly rod, a very whippy, limber […]

Goldfish Variations

Monday, December 14th, 2009

The Goldfish of today originates from wild Asian carps, and all the different Goldfish variations are considered to be the same species: Carassius auratus auratus. The Goldfish was one of the first fish species kept in ponds by man. In China, wild caught carps were kept in outdoor ponds as ornamental fishes and selectively bred […]

Homemade Catfish And Carp Baits - Amazing Predigested Fish and Shellfish Meal Extracts

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009

* Using predigested bait ingredients to make some of the most effective catfish and carp baits ever!

Through the 1960?s, work by scientists in Uruguay, stood out above all others. (This was part of a global effort, to find a dietary supplement for undernourished and starving children in the third world.)

Methods of enzyme controlled digestion […]

Things That You Must Expect When Buying Koi Fish

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009

If you are thinking of purchasing Koi fish, there are several guidelines that you must first consider before buying. It is important that you must first be acquainted with what there is to know regarding Koi fish. It is also important that you must not hastily buy the first Koi fish that you like, because […]

How To Fix A Leaky Fish Tank

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

Yikes, you've got a leaky fish tank. It may not be apparent at first and you might think nothing of it. Eventually, however, you will become familiar with that wet patch on the carpet underneath your aquarium and realize that there is a problem.

The first thing you have to do when fixing a fish tank […]

Koi Pond & Waterfall- Top 21 Most Asked Questions Answered

Friday, October 16th, 2009

Q What is the ideal depth for a koi pond?

A In my experience of over 25 years, 4 to 5 feet is ideal. You need a minimum of 3 feet for koi fish for several reasons. Safety for fish from wading cranes they can not wade in 3 feet of water. Plus […]

Fishing Forum: The Fishing Connection That Enlightens Pros and the Novice

Thursday, October 1st, 2009

Capt. Fisherall has made his weekly announcements on the fishing forum with little to no complaints. His reports always give the daily fishing conditions, including the fish caught and the bait and tackle used. Although he doesn?t give away his favorite GPS fishing locations, a fisherman could emulate his prescription and expect moderate success. Capt. […]