Yes, we suggest that you apply oil two to threes times during the season to prevent cracking.

To size a pump you must first calculate your ponds volume. ft (LENGTH) x ft (WIDTH) x ft (DEPTH) x 7.5 = gallon (POND VOLUME) Basic Pond Circulation requirements: gallon (POND VOLUME) / 2 = gph (PUMP FLOW)

One of the easiest ways to discourage squirrels is to apply blood meal. The squirrels don't like the smell so it will discourage them from digging. You can also use chicken wire to cover areas after they have been planted.

A general rule of thumb in 3 times the height of the bulb.

Amaryllis like to grow in direct light with moist soil. As flower stalks emerge make sure you turn plant regularly to promote straight flowering stalk. Remove old flower stocks after they have finished blooming. Keep watering and fertilizing plants until the fall. Stop watering and let plant die back, once leaves dry up store plant in a cool dry place until new shoots emerge. Bring into bright light and resume watering.