Shine Some Light on Your Backyard Pond

While you might think pond lights are just for decoration, they can actually serve a greater purpose in your backyard.

Usually, people who invest in pond lights and spotlights are hoping to add a focal point to their backyard pond.

In the evenings when it gets dark, it’s still important to let your pond act as the center of attention. You invested a ton of your time and money into creating your dream backyard water garden, so you should definitely want to show it off!

Floating pond lights and underwater lights are often used for this purpose. They can create an attractive feature that personalizes a backyard pond while also adding color, pattern and light. By using a combination of different light sources, you can illuminate your pond and your water features.

However, pond lights are actually more useful than you may think. They offer a layer of protection to your guests and your pond. It’s important that everyone in your backyard is aware of where your pond is and maintains a safe distance. Pond lights help keep your guests and your pond safe and sound. 

The lights can also help to keep unwanted visitors from attacking the fish in your pond. Animals will be less likely to try to get too close to your pond if it is well lit. 

What types of pond lights are available? You can choose between a wide variety of above-water and underwater pond lights:

·         LED pond lights

·         Fiber optic pond lights

·         Mini pond lights

·         Brass pond lights

·         Waterfall lights

·         Egglites

·         And more!

Nighttime is one of the best times to enjoy your backyard pond. Make sure it looks its best with the right combination of above-water and underwater pond lights for your backyard.

Are You Taking Full Advantage of Your Backyard Pond?

Summer is the perfect time to get the most out of your pond. Whether it’s a traditional water garden, a koi pond or a disappearing waterfall, warm weather practically begs you to sit outside and enjoy your creation.

Some people make the mistake of building their pond and then basically forgetting about it. They never alter its design and rarely gather around it. In fact, they pretty much ignore it unless the water needs to be cleaned or a rock has come loose.

Avoid this all-too-common mistake by adopting some of our great ideas for how to make the most out of your backyard pond this summer:

• Have a barbecue. Everyone enjoys grilling out, so have your friends over for a backyard BBQ. That way you’ll spend time in the yard and people can enjoy the beautiful pond you’ve created.

• Host a bonfire. Nighttime can be a great time to admire your pond. Have a bonfire in your backyard so people can sit around long after the sun goes down. This can be a great opportunity to use those new pond lights you purchased, too.

• Set up a seating area around your pond. When setting up your backyard, you want to create seating areas just like you do inside your home. Make sure one of these areas is near your pond to encourage family and friends to sit by it and enjoy its soothing sounds, beautiful colors and lively ecosystem.

• Switch things up. One of the best ways to keep yourself interested in your pond is by changing it up once a season. And these changes don’t have to be drastic. By simply adding a few new plants, rearranging some rocks or changing the type of fish you have, you can keep things interesting season after season.

• Purchase new pond supplies. It can be as simple as a new accent piece, or as complex as an entirely new water feature. No matter how extravagant or simple you decide to go, purchasing new pond supplies is a great way to get yourself excited about your water garden.

This list is only the beginning. Use it to spark your imagination as you come up with new and exciting ways to take advantage of your backyard water garden. And don’t forget to submit pictures of your creations! Our pond gallery is bursting with pictures from customers who have created some truly fantastic ponds. Add yours to the collection today.

Pondliner Promotions: Cash in on Pond Supplies Savings Now

In the second half of April, Pondliner is running several great promotions on some of your favorite springtime pond supplies. You can save up to 25% on products that help get your pond ready for the warm weather that's ahead.

We are offering great deals on select pond pumps, algae fighting formulas, LED lights and koi/goldfish. If you're planning on adding any of these items to your pond this spring, now is the perfect time to buy.

Pondliner is offering the following promotions from April 14th to April 27th:

• 10% off Alpine Cyclone pond pumps
• 15% off Alpine LED lights
• 20% off Pond Care AlgaeFix and EcoFix
• 25% off koi and goldfish

Act now to make sure you don't miss out on these great deals! Pondliner is dedicated to providing you with the best possible prices on the pond supplies you need most. Once you've grabbed up these deals, be sure to hit our Bargain Basement to find more products for your backyard water garden.

After April 17th, be sure to check our current promotions page to be sure you're getting all the latest deals we have to offer.

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