"Hi, Char: Thanks for your help. It was at night when the vermit struck, so we put the light in the pond on 24 hours, but we were talking about putting a motion sensor light near the pond. I sure do not want to lose any more fish. These fish are like…"
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Eloise S. Zone 5 commented on Linda Suwalski's blog post Racoon Ate Some of the Koi - Very Sad !!!"How sad!"
Melody Leftwich z8 TX commented on Linda Suwalski's blog post Racoon Ate Some of the Koi - Very Sad !!!"Both good suggestions. Another is to surround your pond with red lava rock. Cats, squirrels and raccoons don't like the feel of it on their paws. And don't forget that cats love to go fishing and could very well be the culprit!"
Vera Pappas commented on Linda Suwalski's blog post Racoon Ate Some of the Koi - Very Sad !!!"My mom had the very same problem at her pond. She finally resorted to a large piece if green coated hardware cloth cut a few inches larger than her pond and held down by the flagstone surrounding her pond. you can still see into the pond, and the…"
Maris Listello z5-IL commented on Linda Suwalski's blog post Racoon Ate Some of the Koi - Very Sad !!!"We had a similar problem with our fish. Usually happens in the spring before the floating plants cover enough of the pond and in the fall when the plants are gone. So this year we took a large clay pot and cut out a part of each side, then put it in…"
Linda Suwalski posted a blog postRacoon Ate Some of the Koi - Very Sad !!!
We went out this morning and the plants were all upside down and we are missing some of our Koi fish. We think a racoon got them. Anyone have any suggestions to keep the racoons away. This is the first time that this has happened. My very first Koi, a big orange one, is one of the ones missing. I am very, very sad.
Linda Suwalski left a comment for Linda Parker-Eaton"Hi, Linda: I don't remember the name of who the speaker was that passed out the sheet with the plants not to put by or in the pond. All I can remember is that he was a pond landscaper. I hope you can make it to the Happy Waters Pond meeting.…"
Linda Parker-Eaton left a comment for Linda Suwalski"I just saw on that list a few plants/trees that I have that overhang the pond. I have an ornamental cherry that drapes by stream (and pollutes it regularily)."
Linda Parker-Eaton left a comment for Linda Suwalski"Oh shoot, the koi are going to be very upset that I have to take the marijuana plant out of the lotus planter. . . LOL!
That list was interesting, I think a lot of people plant calla lillies in their ponds. Maybe I should make it tot hose meetings!…"
Linda Suwalski posted a blog postThe Rain Barrel Worked - Yippee
Was so excited to already see about 5 inches in the water tank. Yippee. It worked !!!!
Linda Suwalski left a comment for Char Smith"We have to take the water fall apart and start over. Just not happy with how it turned out. Need more rocks, but one place wanted #0.39/pound,but we found another place that is supposed to be cheaper."
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- What kind of gardening do you like to do?
- Water gardening, koi fish, perennial plants, creating a relaxing garden in a city setting
- How much time do you spend a week on average in your garden when weather permits?
- As much as possible with a full time job and a 2 hour commute.
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Racoon Ate Some of the Koi - Very Sad !!!
Posted on May 30, 2009 at 9:35pm 6 Comments 0 Likes
We went out this morning and the plants were all upside down and we are missing some of our Koi fish. We think a racoon got them. Anyone have any suggestions to keep the racoons away. This is the first time that this has happened. My very first Koi, a big orange one, is one of the ones missing. I am very, very sad.
The Rain Barrel Worked - Yippee
Posted on May 26, 2009 at 8:42pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Was so excited to already see about 5 inches in the water tank. Yippee. It worked !!!!
Rain barrel system for adding water to pond.
Posted on May 25, 2009 at 5:57pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
I was so impressed by my husband that I had to let people know what he did. He added gutters that run water into a large tank. From the tank he added a pipe to our pond, so when the pond needs water, he just opens the valve and we fill the pond with nice clean rain water. He is going to also add a spicket (sp) so that I can fill the watering can and water the container plants. This is one of the reasons that I married this great guy.
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- At 12:48pm on May 27, 2009, Linda Parker-Eaton said…
- I just saw on that list a few plants/trees that I have that overhang the pond. I have an ornamental cherry that drapes by stream (and pollutes it regularily).
- At 12:45pm on May 27, 2009, Linda Parker-Eaton said…
- Oh shoot, the koi are going to be very upset that I have to take the marijuana plant out of the lotus planter. . . LOL!
That list was interesting, I think a lot of people plant calla lillies in their ponds. Maybe I should make it tot hose meetings! Do you happen to remember the speaker name (who listed the bad plants)?
- At 8:36pm on May 26, 2009,
Char Smith said… - I really like you rwater fall. I have been working on mine today and it is just ulk.
BUT it will be pretty SOON, I HOPE!
Char
- At 5:50pm on May 25, 2009, Linda Parker-Eaton said…
- what plants and why?
You got me intriqued...
- At 11:40am on May 25, 2009, Linda Parker-Eaton said…
- I went to one of their meetings last year early. I think the Lurvey's employee did a talk that day. Do they have a website? Do you go often?
Linda
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