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How To Divide Marginals & Water Lilies

Posted on February 24, 2021March 3, 2022 by Kat Falcon
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Feb

As marginals and lilies grow, they reach a point when the plants can be separated into two (or more) plants. Below are guides to help you divide your water plants. Marginals To divide marginals, begin by trimming away excess roots. Divide the plants at the natural breaking points either by applying pressure or by cutting […]

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Introducing Fish to Your Pond

Posted on February 24, 2021March 3, 2022 by Kat Falcon
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Feb

The following are some suggestions to make the transition of fish from one pond to another easier: Always, always check the pH of your pond’s water and know what the pH is of the water where the fish are currently living. A change of one degree in pH can be fatal to new fish. Float […]

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Calculating Liner Size

Posted on February 24, 2021March 3, 2022 by Kat Falcon
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Pool lining materials are flexible, in more ways than one! You can build a pool any size or any shape you want and there are several materials available which can be expected to give good, long-term service. The size of the liner required for the pond, regardless of the shape, size or position of the […]

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Pond Components

Posted on February 24, 2021March 3, 2022 by Kat Falcon
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Below is a list of common pond components and their uses. Hardware Pump: Circulates water. Select a pump that can handle the size of your pond, pumps will be labeled with how many gallons of water they can circulate (GPH).   For Goldfish pond, should circulate entire water system at least every four hours For Koi […]

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Designing An Outdoor Pond

Posted on February 24, 2021March 3, 2022 by Kat Falcon
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When designing a pond, there are a few things you need to figure out before you start construction.  Decide what kind of pond you want. Koi Ponds, Plant Ponds and Goldfish Ponds have different needs and care.  Koi Ponds  Part Shade A minimum of 1,000 gallons of water Minimum depth of 30 inches No shelves […]

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About Ken Matthews Garden Center
Since the early 1970’s providing landscaping and grounds maintenance services to customers on the Virginia Peninsula and Middle Peninsula. 
Our Location

4921 George Washington Memorial Highway
Yorktown, VA 23692

Monday – Saturday
9am – 5:30pm
Sunday
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Contact Information:
(757) 898-7799
staff@kenmatthewsgardencenter.com

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