Ponds Bring Tranquil Yard Makeover In Tazewell Home
In rural Tazewell, Kim and John Santolla have turned a 1918 house into a gardener’s retreat with a new pond. Virginia State Police investigator John notes ponds as a growing landscape trend, adding relaxation and outdoor chic to homes near Main Street.
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Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation
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Water garden creates wildlife haven with layered ponds
The Santolla yard features a 28 by 18 foot pond with 30 inch depth and shallow tiers for baby fish. Deer damaged an earlier pond, but the larger pond now hosts shubunkin, calico, and fancy tailed goldfish. Plants such as water hyacinth, lotus, water lilies, and carnivorous varieties surround the habitat, attracting wildlife and providing oxygenation.
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Pond plants and fish care for tranquil backyard ponds
Kim Santolla and Lisa Dillon share pond care tips from their Virginia homes. They discuss perennials and tropicals, the benefits of including at least one fish to deter mosquitoes, and cautions about koi damaging plants. They describe their ponds, greenhouse spaces, and the calming effect of water features.
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New line of hosiery aims to improve leg circulation
The Associated Press reports Wolford launches Long Distance tights knee highs and knee socks designed to reduce swelling and fatigue during long flights. The semi transparent hosiery uses waistbandless design and targeted pressure to aid circulation in knees thighs and waist.
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