Seems the family, shortly after buying this ranch as an investment, found a pond company online. By Bob Lusk At the end of October last year, I got a text ...

Since fish are cold-blooded critters, water temperatures influence feeding habits.  As Spring temps warm, appetites and digestion rates increase through November. By December, water chills and so does metabolism. Into Ja ...

We've all had a dragon or damselfly land on our rod or cane pole while fishing.  As a kid, I liked to think it was good luck.  When action was slow, I'd d ...

Eutrophication develops when a water body is enriched with nutrients. In most cases, it involves excess amounts of nutrients. If high levels occur, ponds may experience oxygen depletion as biomass de ...

Invasive amounts of any plants become unhealthy. By Bob Lusk Knowing the species of aquatic plants is a first step to properly managing them. Some plants are “good” while others ...

A site must fit the pond and the pond must fit the site. By Bob Lusk There’s a sweet spot on your property to have a pond. You can ...

Dry Hydrants – Important Fire Protection Fall and winter bring withering vegetation, plus heightened risks for range fires. Protect your property with a dry hydrant. Insurance savings help pay costs. Successful ru ...