Greetings! We said it in last month's newsletter and we're saying it again - rain, rain, go away! While the lush, green landscapes are beautiful and lakes and reservoirs are filled to overflowing it's still difficult to go extended periods without some much needed sunshine. Plus with all the rain we don't get to spend as much time outside enjoying our water features! In this month's newsletter we have an article about koi feeding, an update on our duck mascots, a product update about koi and aquatic plants and this month's Aquascape video. Happy Pondering, The True Pump Team

Understand the Science Behind Feeding Koi: A Taste of Perfection

For many pond owners, having fish in the pond is the main reason for creating a water feature in the first place. Plenty of pond owners have been keeping aquarium fish for years and decide to expand their hobby to the outdoors. Others see fish as a beautiful addition to their water garden. No matter what your motive is for owning pond fish, you’ll enjoy this satisfying hobby for years to come. You might be surprised at the affinity you acquire for your fish and find them to be just as important as a pet dog or cat. You may even decide to name them. And just like your furry friends, your finned friends need a little special care and should be given proper nutrition to survive and thrive. Read More >>

2023 Seminar Schedule

Our hands-on seminars for this season have now been completed. The pondless waterfall and pond building classes both went great. If you missed out on attending you can always stop in to the store and we can help you figure out your project. We do still have the following free seminars coming up this season: Water Gardening 101 Want to learn more about your pond or water feature? Then you should plan to attend some of our upcoming FREE educational seminars. These seminars will take place on the following Saturdays from 9:00 - 9:30 a.m. We are going hybrid this year so you can attend in-person or attend virtually via Zoom. No sign-up or reservation required. July 8, 2023 Pond Maintenance Join Zoom HERE August 26, 2023 Fall & Winter Prep Join Zoom HERE

Quack!

Our resident pair of ducks continue to make almost daily visits to our pond but there is still only a single egg. Maybe all the rain has them on a different schedule than previous years?

Independence Day

A reminder that True Pump will be closed Tuesday, July 4th for Independence Day. We want to wish all of you a safe and happy 4th celebrating the birth of our country!

Product Update

As you can see from the picture below, we recently got a bunch of great looking water hyacinths (and water lettuce)! We are also teaming up with an additional plant supplier and will soon have lotus and some varieties of water lilies and marginals that we haven't had for quite awhile. We also have a good selection of butterfly koi for those looking to add fish to your pond.

We Love Being "Your Pond Store"

We recently received the following 5 Star Yelp Review from Ryan P.: "The absolute best place for all your pond and water gardening needs. And a wonderful staff and very knowledgeable." Thanks, Ryan! Glad we could help you with your water feature project. We sincerely appreciate everyone who has taken the time to review us on Google, Yelp and Facebook. We'd love to hear from each of you why True Pump is "Your Pond Store"!

Aquascape Video

A pond is a great water-saving alternative to Kentucky bluegrass in your yard!

Calendar

Spring & Summer Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Closed Sunday Closed Tuesday, July 4 for Independence Day Water Gardening 101 - Pond Maintenance, Saturday, July 8, 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

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