Permaculture water features can both serve important functions and enhance the visual appeal and amenity of a space. In a permaculture garden, water is always an important element to consider: You need to think carefully about water in all permaculture designs. As a permaculture designer, I know managing water effectively in a garden can be…
With the arrival of spring, those of you with water featuresare getting them ready. Summer is the most challenging time of year for pond and water feature enthusiastsKeeping pond water clear and clean in 90-degree heat with 16 hours of sunlight takes some advance preparation. This is because water temperature is the key to controlling…
Feeds are an important component of fish farming as they constitute more than 70 percent of the total operational costs.. As a result, the key to any commercial fish farmer is always to use the best feeds but also maximize on all fronts and keep the ‘wastage taps’ at minimum. Right feeds Sourcing for the…
Summer is an ideal season for buying fish for your garden water feature. Here’s your guide to choosing and caring for them. New ponds need two-three weeks for the biology to mature and settle. Don’t be in a rush to stock the pond.Pond filters have a media that helps the ecology and pH balance of…
Shrimp farming isn’t easy – but getting the basics right can keep your ponds productive and disease-free. 1. Sterilise Everything Sterilisation is an important step to provide a disease-free environment for the shrimp. Before stocking begins, it is important to sterilise all aspects of the farm – the pond itself, all the equipment and the…
