Backyard Style - Outdoor, Backyard Pond and Birding

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Finally, a manufacturer with complete pond care that is environmentally friendly, Organica Biotech, Inc. This company manufactures high quality, environmentally responsible products. Their products are both cost effective and naturally safe solutions as an alternative to chemical solutions.



Organica Pristine Pond Clarifier will improve your pond's clarity and water quality while being safe to use for fish and plants. This product is a all natural microbial based water treatment. It will remove excess phosphates, nitrates and ammonia and reduces muck and sediments in the water. Specifically formulated to improve water quality and clarity and biodegrades excess organic sludge and sediment as it reduces foul odors including hydrogen sulfide, seeds and maintains all types of biological filters. All in all this means you will enjoy naturally cleaner, clearer water.

Easy to use: It can be used in spring, summer and fall and will work under a wide pH range (5 - 9.5). For ponds 500 - 1000 gallons, use 12 oz. initially. For maintenance, use 4 oz. weekly, four times a week, then 4 oz. monthly. Safe for fish and plants. Available in quart or gallon size.




Now that your pond is clear, it is time to work on the plants Organica Aqua Stim Pond Supplement is a natural growth stimulator specifically formulated to promote healthy, controlled growth in aquatic plants. This is not a fertilizer, but a aquatic plant growth stimulator that has been derived from natural marine plant extracts. It is all natural and does not contain nitrogen or phosphorus, so it will not stimulate algae blooms. What is will do is promote rich foliage and spectacular blooms. This has to be the the ideal nutritional supplement for both potted and floating plants.


Easy to use: Application rates: 50-200 gallons: Shock dose of 4 oz. then 3 oz. monthly 201-500 gallons: Shock dose of 5 oz. then 4 oz. monthly 501-2,000 gallons: Shock dose of 6 oz. then 5 oz. monthly 2,001-5,000 gallons: Shock dose of 8 oz.then 7 oz. monthly 5,001-10,000 gallons: Shock dose of 10 oz.then 8 oz. monthly


What can be more satisfying than to have a beautiful clear pond with healthy plants? Knowing that you accomplished this using all natural, environmentally friendly products!

Click through the title to see a slew of coupons to celebrate Earth Day 2008.

April 22, 2008 is Earth Day.

On April 22, 1970, 20 million people across America celebrated the first Earth Day. It was a time when cities were buried under their own smog and polluted rivers caught fire. Now Earth Day is celebrated annually around the globe. Through the combined efforts of the U.S. government, grassroots organizations, and citizens like you, what started as a day of national environmental recognition has evolved into a world-wide campaign to protect our global environment.

Plant a flower with an Eco Friendly Planter for Earth Day.

How about saving some water?

The Running Faucet - Do you leave the water running while you brush your teeth for 2 minutes? Then nearly ten gallons of water just slid down the drain. Remember, you PAY for that! Now, think about saving water when you shave, wash dishes, do laundry, water the lawn, wash the car, hose off the sidewalks.... avoid sending water and $$$ down the drain.

Use Cloth Instead - Carry cloth shopping bags. Use rags or towels instead of paper towels for cleaning. And yes -- consider using cloth diapers for your baby at least some of the time.

Got Baby? Use Earth Friendly Flushable Diapers Gdiapers - they are great, period.

Visit Green and More for Eco Friendly products and tips to stay Green! They have a great selection of water conservation and energy savings products and tips. You win, they win and our Earth wins .. not to forget that our children win.

Environmental responsibility is everyone’s responsibility. So this Earth Day, make protecting our planet an every day commitment, and together we can create a cleaner, healthier world.

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Wow, Hagen has come out with a great new line of ornamental fountains. These ornamental fountains not only add flair, but give a feeling of relaxation to homes (indoor or outdoor), offices and stores. The fountains are made of a fiberglass and stone composite and are designed to withstand extreme weather conditions. They will not chip or flake due to temperature or UV exposure. The best part is that a pump can easily be installed inside each fountain for water circulation.



The Sagada Pot Ornament Fountain is stately and beautiful. It is reminiscent of ancient 100 year old caves from the Sagada Province in the Philippines.
The Sagada Pot Fountain Ornament has the look and feel of stone, but with it is lightweight and easy to move due to the fiberglass and stone composition. Dimensions of this stunning fountain are 16 in. high and 11 in. wide.

The Foaming Rock Ornament Fountain is an elegant replica of granite, but like the other Hagen Ornament Fountains weighs far less, due to its fiberglass and stone composition. Believe me when I say, this looks like granite. No one will know that it is not granite unless they try to move it. The dimensions of this impressive fountain are 16 inches high and 11 inches wide.



Now, for MY favorite - the Saggara Fountain. This fountain is named for the the Step Pyramid, one of the world's oldest standing pyramids located in Saggara, Egypt. The fountain has a layered look, just like the layered look of the Step Pyramid. It actually has the look and feel of actual layered limestone. However, just like the other fountains I mentioned, it is convenient to transport (because of its fiberglass composite) and install. The dimensions are 16 inches high,8 1/4 inches long and 8 1/4 inches wide.

All of these fountains are easily connected to a pump. You can sit the fountain in a small pool of rocks or in your pond. The Saggara Fountain sits on my deck. I go out there to enjoy the soothing sounds of the water. You will be amazed how relaxing the sound of water can be.

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