Latest Gardening Forum Topics:

  • Help with plant identification (1 post)
  • Can I use swimming pool water for my garden? (9 posts)
  • what are shrooms? (17 posts)
  • What are some good hiding places for weed and money? (10 posts)
  • How to get rid of gnats that are on my orchid? (5 posts)
  • where can i buy the sampaguita flower( jasminum sambac)i am located in florida? (2 posts)
  • What are some plants/flowers that are bee-friendly and would look awesome in a garden? (5 posts)
  • where can i find a yew tree in Houston? I need to take pictures for my anthropology Class Final.? (3 posts)
  • Can I spead lawn fertilizer with my hands (in gloves) or do I need equipment? (7 posts)
  • Am I over watering my plant or is there something else wrong? (6 posts)
  • my 2 yr. old snowball bush only has 3 flowers so far this year. what am I doing wrong? (5 posts)
  • Will my Hydrangea survive? (6 posts)
  • Some botanists argue that the entire plant should be considered as a single unit rather than a composite of ma (2 posts)
  • Active transport would be least important in the normal functioning of which of the following plant tissue typ (2 posts)
  • No Cornflower? (7 posts)
    		•

     

    How To Maintain Your Backyard Fountain

    Having a backyard fountain can make your garden look more beautiful. However, if you do not know how to maintain your backyard fountain, it will not really last long and you end up spending a lot of money on repairs. Furthermore, if you do not clean your fountain regularly, you might end up with a backyard full of mosquitoes and other insects. Note that allowing stagnant dirty water to pool in backyard fountains is like an open invitation for mosquitoes to breed so you need to clean your fountains regularly.

    Cleaning Up

    You don't really have to spend a lot of money to clean up your backyard fountain. In fact, if you have some spare time, you can clean up your fountains all by yourself. If you clean up your fountains weekly, you will not really have so much trouble getting the dirt out.

    When cleaning up your backyard fountains, start by removing the leaves. Use a skimmer basket to scoop the leaves out of the water weekly. Do not allow the leaves to rot into your fountain. According to experts, rotten leaves will cause a lot of damage to your fountain so be sure to take the leaves out from your fountain regularly. Rinse out the filter of the skimmer basket every time you clean and remove debris. You need to backwash the pump and filter of your backyard fountain, preferably once a week. Note that bacteria, mosquitoes and other organisms tend to breed in the water of your fountain so change the water regularly. To control the algae growth in your pond, use pond salt or barley. Do not use any harmful chemicals to get rid of the algae. Note that putting chemicals into your water fountain can be very dangerous to your health and the environment.

    To make sure that your fountain stays in top condition, dry up your fountain at least once a year, clean up all the dirt and debris in the pond and check the motor of your fountain. You may do this during the summer when the temperature is hot. Let the sun try up your pond completely before you fill it up again with water. When checking the motor of your backyard fountain, make sure that all the circuits are in good working order. If you have no idea how to check the motor of your fountain, ask for help from a professional.

    Sponsored Ads:

    Related Articles:

    Landscaping For Wildlife / ?Suet Bird Feeders
    Gardening Supplies / Organic Gardening Supplies Become More Popular
    Fountains / Making A Splash With A Bronze Water Fountain
    Indoor Gardening / Indoor Gardening For Kids
    Fountains / A Homemade Pond Fountain Can Add Beauty To Your Home Landscape
    Home Gardening / Tips For Designer Home Gardening
    Greenhouse / Choosing The Right Greenhouse Design
    Mosquitos / Mosquito Emerger Pattern
    Greenhouse / Planning A Greenhouse For Free
    Gardening Information / Using Gardening To Get In Shape
    Hydroponics / Websites To Visit For Commercial Hydroponics
    Flower Gardening / Flower Gardening Tips
    Gardening Information / Care Of The Flower Garden
    Organic Gardening / Tending The Garden
    Flower Gardening / Controlling Common Problems With Annuals

    Also In This Category:

    Fountains
    - Do-It-Yourself Courtyard Fountains And Ponds
    - Rock Fountains: Creating A More Relaxing Atmosphere At Home
    - What Lighted Water Fountains Can Do For Your Garden
    - Desktop Fountains For Your Home And Office
    - Indoor Fountains For A More Restful Atmosphere
    - Home Improvement - Adding Outdoor Water Fountains
    - Making A Splash With A Bronze Water Fountain
    - The Beauty And Whimsy Of Dancing Water Fountains
    - Purchasing Fountains Via Mail Order
    - Eco-Friendly Home Improvement With Solar Fountains
    - Making A Splash With A Bronze Water Fountain
    - Some Hidden Benefits Of Water Fountains
    - Some Hidden Benefits Of Water Fountains
    - Indoor Wall Fountains
    - Home Improvement  Adding Outdoor Water Fountains

    Currently Online :

    4 member(s), 7 guest(s):
    Fangs, Kiss, OrangeDaisy, RacerX, Crawler.de, Google, MSN.com, Cobion.com, Slurp, Speedy Spider

    Search :

    No comments yet
    requires starting plastic stunning fencing advice usa stones layer discuss effects purpose backyard prey camtasia call explore feeders performance seeds prepare farms party closed horticulture the baking brushing lights change completely killer gardener rope pets tre warming drained frost dollars reason suggest shows organically black trunk ign housing when materials throat