We complete our new backyard pond for our pet turtles, featuring a waterfall pump, recirculation pump, skimmer, and a ...

Q: We have fish and plants in our backyard pond, but now we would like to add turtles and dragonflies. How do we get them in the pond, and are they safe to have? A: Some wild animals will find their ...

Of the seven groups of turtles native to our rivers and ponds, only a couple are easily kept in a backyard water garden. They tend to have two problems: Either they run away, or they eat the plants ...