Pond Maintenance

A Pond Biological Filter
How to decide what biological filtration will work best in your pond.

Koi Pond in the Classroom
An indoor pond in an Ohio classroom teaches middle school students about science as well as life.

Concrete Fish Pond
Turning an old concrete pond into a backyard masterpiece.

Correct Fish Pond Liner Size
How should I choose which fish pond liner to use?

Daily Pond Filter Maintenance
A homemade strainer basket can help reduce pond filter maintenance.

Building a Pond Without a Pond Liner
How to build a pond without concrete or a liner — maybe.

Draining a Pond
If you do regular maintenance on your pond, you shouldn't ever have to drain it.

EPDM Revisited
A reader takes exception to the negative assessment of this material for fish ponds.

Leaves in Ponds
Should leaves be cleaned out of a pond?

First-Time Pondkeeper
Tips on stocking your first backyard pond.