Is A Swim Pond Right For Your Backyard?

Swim ponds are low maintenance, eco-friendly, and can be used all year round. However, there are some things to consider before installing one in your backyard.

Everything You Need To Know About Natural Swimming Pools

natural swimming pool in a backyard

Natural swimming pools are a great example of a shift among homeowners to move towards more natural, holistic home environments, as an alternative to a traditional swimming pool. They have become increasingly popular in recent years—and for good reason! They’re beautiful, eco-friendly, and can be an affordable option as opposed to conventional pools. But before […]

How to Clean a Koi Pond: A Definitive Guide

Koi pond with algae in it

If you are fortunate enough to have a Koi fish pond on your property, then you know how much value they bring to your family. The sight of crystal clear, sparkling water, along with the beautiful fish that inhabit it, can lighten your mood. However, because your Koi pond contains active and living fish, it […]

Guide to Buying the Best Pond Aerator

Although swimming pools are nice to have, many modern homeowners are opting for another type of water-based source of relaxation and enjoyment. These are known as home pond installations, and they bring many of the same features that you love about lakes, rivers, or streams right to your front or back yard. At Midsouth Ponds, […]

How to Get Rid of Algae in a Pond Naturally

At Midsouth Ponds, we specialize in all aspects of pond construction and repair. Once we install your pond, we provide ongoing maintenance to make sure that it stays in a pristine state. There are some maintenance steps you can do to keep your pond clean. We can also help you learn how to get rid […]

Memphis, TN Clean Pond Water in Six Steps!

Step One Make ‘Plant Life’, the ‘Right Life’ with a proper balance of plants. At the peak of the season, your aquatic plants should cover no more than 40%- 60% of the surface area of your pond either covered or shaded by plants. Too many plants can cause oxygen deficiencies at night due to the […]

Four things to consider for your Memphis, TN Fish Pond

Before you dig your Memphis, TN Fish Pond, you need to do a decent amount of planning. Logistics are just as important as dreams when it comes to your beautiful water feature. We recommend considering these four things when planning your own Memphis, TN Fish Pond: Terrain Some water features just aren’t good matches for […]

Keep Your Cool When Your Memphis, TN Pond Gets Hot

What’s My Fish Feeling? Cooler water can hold large amounts of oxygen, that is not the case for warm water, as it holds less oxygen. As the warmer weather approaches, and spring thawing has already occurred, your fish become more active. Increased activity means the fish require more oxygen when unfortunately, less oxygen is available […]

How to Keep Your Memphis, TN Pond Clean

The “Simple Science” of Keeping Your Memphis Pond Clean! Any good Memphis pond owner knows the importance of a clean pond. However, not every pond owner knows how to ‘tackle the task’ of keeping it clean. Even if you don’t fully understand the importance and benefits of keeping a clean pond, at a minimum everyone […]