Help! My pond is already murky and has cloudy water!- June 30, 2008 First of all, it is important to note that murky pond water is not necessarily an indicator of poor water quality in a pond.Crystal clear pond water does not always represent perfect water quality, either. Most pond owners would like thier ponds to be crystal clear for thier own benefit. This is not a bad thing .. just a natural human response to wanting to view our fish or Koi more clearly!If you were to ask your koi what water conditions (if they could communicate with you) they prefer, they..http://www.backyardstyle.com/blog/2008/06/help-my-pond-is-already-murky-and-has.html The War Against Japanese Beetles- June 26, 2008 Japanese Beetles Bug Me!Most likely, if you are a gardener, Japanese beetles bug you too. If you have a light infestation of this pesty insect, the safest and most inexpensive route to killing Japanese beetles is to pick them off the plants by hand (yup .. boring, but effective) and drop them into a bucket of soapy water.Most importantly - start with getting rid of the Japanese beetle grubs. Although the adult Japanese beetles cause the most damage on your plants and lawn, the beetle larval...http://www.backyardstyle.com/blog/2008/06/war-against-japanese-beetles.html Beautiful Birdfeeders From Recycled Material- June 24, 2008 With the price of gas at a all time high, it is time to realize that we all must play a part in saving the environment. One thing that everyone should do is recycle because the Earth is running out of room for all of its garbage. Purchasing products made from recycled material is one of the easiest ways to protect the environment.Rubicon International is manufacturing a line of bird feeders and birdhouses made from recycled plastics. Using recycled materials saves the trees (deforestation) that.http://www.backyardstyle.com/blog/2008/06/beautiful-birdfeeders-from-recycled.html Rapid Red Garden Mulch - Grow a more Flavorful Harvest- June 23, 2008 The USDA and Clemson University can not be wrong!Getting the most out of your crops whether you are a vegetable-growing hobbyist or a large conglomerate company outputting huge volume is more important than ever in this day and age.The Rapid Red Mulch is effective is proven to grow more abundant and flavorful crops. In addition the Rapid Red Garden Mulch Film conserves water by slowing evaporation from the soil surface, AND it helps control weeds. Reducing weeds will therefore reduce herbicide..http://www.backyardstyle.com/blog/2008/06/rapid-red-garden-mulch-grow-more.html Add Light to Your Pond or Backyard- June 18, 2008 Nothing is more beautiful than a few strategically placed lights in your pond or backyard area. The Floating Solar Chameleon Globelight is the perfect light accent. The Floating Solar Chameleon Globelight does it all. First, it can be placed in a variety of areas - it floats freely in non-chlorinated water OR it can rest in its included stand for table top lighting, OR it can be perched upon the included stake for yard or landscape lighting. Second, it is solar powered. It uses wireless...http://www.backyardstyle.com/blog/2008/06/add-light-to-your-pond-or-backyard.html GardenArmor Gardening Gloves - the case for prevention- June 15, 2008 We read a recent article about the dangers of gardening without gloves. Although it is rare, there have been a number of recent reports of illness and even death from scrapes and cuts that were gotten when gardening.Granted, the primary cause of the problems is that people did not have recent tetanus shots - but possibly the cut would not have occurred if gardening gloves were worn.Our recommendation are one of the following gloves: Essential GardenArmor Garden GlovesLandscaper GardenArmor...http://www.backyardstyle.com/blog/2008/06/gardenarmor-gardening-gloves-case-for.html Solar Pond Lighting with Floating Solar Lights- June 11, 2008 The beauty of a lit pond sparkling in the evening with the sound of gently falling water is peaceful beyond imagination.The hectic rushing of the summer days can always end in peaceful serenity if you have a pond in your backyard. As I get older, slowing down and enjoying nature is becoming increasingly more important to my spiritual and emotional health.Buy 4 or more (one of each color ..or even 4 of the same color .. your choice) of the Pondmaster solar pond lights at our store:...http://www.backyardstyle.com/blog/2008/06/solar-pond-lighting-with-floating-solar.html Are Squirrels Driving You Nutty- June 3, 2008 Personally, I like squirrels. My backyard has a group of squirrels who get their morning exercise chasing each other around the yard. It is particularly funny when 2 chase each other and then all of a sudden, they reverse roles- the one being chased turns around and is now the chaser. My kids love watching this. There is the cutest little black squirrel who keeps to himself, but is still entertaining as he leaps from tree branch to tree branch.Now, as much as I like squirrel, I also like birds..http://www.backyardstyle.com/blog/2008/06/are-squirrells-driving-you-nutty_03.html EZEE Corral - Equine Portable Corral- June 3, 2008 Many of us outdoor types are horse lovers also. BackyardStyle carries many products for the farm and home and also carries select products for equine and livestock care. Our "brother site" is Shane's Tack which carries thousands of Equine products.I wanted to talk a short while about a new product that I found for our horses that has a number of applications because it is portable. The NEW EZEE corral by Zareba.We know that horse riders on the go want quick and simple solutions for safely...http://www.backyardstyle.com/blog/2008/06/ezee-corral-equine-portable-corral.html |