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How to Hide a Pond Waterfall Spillway Box

Published on July 18, 2018Last updated October 9, 2021 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Waterfall spillway and garden pond.

Want to hide your waterfall box? One frugal option is to use leftover floor tiles. The larger 24-inch ones work nicely and are often available at thrift shops where surplus building materials are … [Read more...]

Smart & Simple Ways to Automate Your Garden Watering

Published on May 16, 2018Last updated November 18, 2021 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Self-watering garden bottles.

There are several options for self-watering systems to keep your garden plants safe during the heat of summer. Automatic watering is essential if you will be on vacation or unable to water during the … [Read more...]

How to Make a Small Pond For Your Patio

Published on April 20, 2018Last updated October 11, 2021 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Mini patio water garden with faucet and water lily.

Create a small pond in a container for your patio, deck, or porch. These water features are perfect for growing aquatic plants and running a small fountain. This is part of series on creating … [Read more...]

Make a Miniature Fairy Garden Fountain that Really Works

Published on April 5, 2018Last updated October 18, 2021 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Little water fountain in a fairy garden.

Make a fountain for a miniature fairy garden that really works. I’ll show you the supplies needed and how to set it up. There are more ideas here in the Fairy and Miniature … [Read more...]

How to Build a Small Pond in a Raised Garden Bed

Published on July 5, 2017Last updated October 9, 2021 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Small pond built in a raised garden bed.

This shows how to build a pond in a raised garden bed. It's a good option if you cannot dig a pond or simply want better accessibility. It also opens up more options for pond locations in your … [Read more...]

How to Make a Floating Pond Planter

Published on October 7, 2016Last updated October 9, 2021 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Floating pond planter.

Homemade floating pond planters or mini islands are a lovely way to add seasonal pops of colorful flowers to your garden pond. You can also use them to sail garden art or candles on a summer evening. … [Read more...]

How to Add Fish to a Backyard Garden Pond

Published on July 22, 2016Last updated October 9, 2021 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Adding fish to a backyard pond.

Ready to add pond fish to your backyard garden pond? To ensure the fish and pond stay healthy, there are a few things to know first. I’ll walk you through the preparation checklist, and then show you … [Read more...]

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