Temperature & oxygen Nutrients and plants The pond food web Predators & prey – they key to fish management For information on testing the water quality in your pond, please visit the Purdue Forestry ...

This story was originally published on the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website. COLUMBUS — After the holidays, ...

Natural ponds come and go. They fill up when it’s wet and empty when it’s dry. Pond wildlife has learnt to live in these changeable worlds in remarkable ways. Life can thrive in temporary ponds, human ...

For answers to common questions on pond construction, maintenance and management, please refer to Purdue Extension Publication ID-410-W . The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) also has a ...

If you're looking for your next garden project and want something low maintenance that's also beneficial for the entire ecosystem, consider building a tiny wildlife pond. Backyard ponds have a handful ...

Wildlife ponds do not need pumps or filters and they can be harmful ... Every year, more people are reading our articles to learn about the challenges facing the natural world. Our future depends on ...

Ohio's Department of Natural Resources encourages residents to donate their live-cut Christmas trees to create habitats for ...

A live-cut Christmas tree can also be recycled as the centerpiece of a wildlife-friendly brush pile. Place the tree in a ...

People who do have ponds in their gardens are also urged to make sure it has sloping sides to allow all wildlife to get in and out easily. "Birds are an important part your garden's ecosystem.," ...

To keep the water moving, go the scenic route with a waterfall or install a small pump - this will also help keep the pond clean. Bonus: Your natural oasis will attract wildlife (think dragon ...