Articles for tag: Garden Planning, Japanese Gardens, Koi, Koi Fish

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Japanese Garden Planning and Planting

A Japanese garden involves creating a space, no matter how large or small, that is a retreat from the normal stresses of life and nature lives in peace and harmony. A traditional Japanese garden has everything from a water feature to trees and flowers. No matter what you decide to put in your garden it ...

How to Build a Koi Pond

Building a koi pond is definitely a worth while investment. They are a great addition to any backyard or garden and they will definitely make your neighbors jealous! I am going to provide some of the basic facts and instructions you should know before you build your koi pond. First thing is first, your pond ...

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Decorative Ideas for Garden Water Features

Having a water feature in your garden is a great way to add some serenity to the area, but it’s also a great way to add the ‘wow factor’ to your outdoor space. However, gardeners and outdoor landscaping enthusiasts need to keep in mind that there is more to having a water feature than just ...

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How to Protect Koi from Raccoons

Koi fish are very beautiful and majestic animals that can brighten even the dirtiest ponds. Having Koi as a part of your family can sometimes cause heartache if they die unexpectedly. One of the many ways that Koi fish can reach a premature death is from getting eaten by raccoons. Knowing how to protect Koi ...

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How to Make a Pot Pond for Your Garden

To have a water oasis in our garden without the mess of an ordinary water fountain or pond, the best option is to make a still pot, also called a pond pot. A pond pot doesn’t need a pump or a filter, so we don’t need to plug it to an outlet, and we can ...

Koi Pond Care

One of your most important concerns as a Koi pond keeper is ensuring that the pond is clean for your fish. Living in a clean pond can mean a big difference between your pet Koi living a serene life, free of stress and the potential suffering until they eventually succumb to death. The Koi in ...

Creating Your Own Japanese Garden

Landscaping your backyard to create your own Japanese garden can be easy if you understand the design elements. Japanese gardens have three main elements that are incorporated into the design. The three elements are stones, plants and water. Stones are used to represent mountains and endurance. When deciding how you want to design your Japanese ...

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“Hanako” the 225 Year Old Japanese Koi

Imagine living well over 100 years and enjoying relatively good health. Think of the things you could accomplish, the people you could meet, and everything that you could learn. Most of us will never live anywhere near that long. According to the National Ledger, the country with the longest life expectancy is Monaco, with an ...

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How to Appreciate Koi Fish Artwork

Primarily this type of artwork comes from the Japanese and Chinese cultures. Fish are the main theme of this painting artwork. According to the Japanese and Chinese cultures, fish represent wealth and love. Even the word they use for fish mean the same as these. Understandably, many Japanese and Chinese homes have their own fishponds ...