Water Features
My Lawn Is Suffering From Drought
Q: Some areas of my lawn look really stressed from drought. I try to water it once a week for twenty minutes each zone. A: You need to know how much water is being applied in twenty minutes. Set six...
Starting A Dunstan Chestnut Orchard
Q: I’m in the planning phase of starting a large Dunstan chestnut orchard. Is there anyone to help me in the process? One issue I need to address is irrigation. A: Few people alive remember the billions of American chestnut...
Chipmunks Chewed Through Drip Irrigation System
Q: Chipmunks have chewed their way through my drip irrigation system. Is there anything that can be done? A: This is a common problem. In my case, chipmunks or squirrels have three times chewed through a plastic water supply line...
Options for Water-Holding Lawns
Q: Can you give me ways to decrease water holding in my back lawn? Water comes from a small hill on the side of my house. Might a rain garden help soak up some of the water? A: If your...
Pond – Winter care
Q: I have two small fish ponds that are connected. One is three feet deep and the other is about a foot deep. I have a pump that circulates the water between them. In cold weather, should I run the...
Pond – Plants for Ponds
There are three kinds of plants for ponds and most ponds need all three. Underwater plants, like anacharis, elodea and fanwort provide oxygen directly into the water. They soak up excess nutrients from fish waste. Emergent plants, such as cattail,...
Pond – Low Oxygen Levels
High temperatures can wreak havoc in fish ponds warns George Lewis, Extension Fisheries Specialist. Warm water can hold much less dissolved oxygen than cool water. Dry weather also causes some ponds to be lower than normal. The combination can be...
Bog – Building
It has gotten harder and harder to impress my son. Although he is nearly nine, I can still remember how excited he would become when we uncovered a worm in our garden. Now the only thing that reliably brings a...
