Specialty Gardens

Compared to regular fish tanks, aquatic plant tanks require less start-up time and a less complicated setup because there are no animal inhabitants demanding precise water conditions and nitrogen...

Spathiphyllum wallisii, commonly known as an umbrella plant or peace lily is often seen in pet stores and grocery store floral departments. These are easy to grow if taken care of properly, but...

There is a lot to consider when choosing the plants around your pond, but probably the first thing to keep in mind is: practice restraint. The beautiful world of aquatic plants can be seductive;...

Aquatic plants have been gaining popularity for years, used both in aquaria and in water gardens. They have similar needs to their soil-bound counterparts, but maintaining a healthy water plant...

While prolonged, excessive moisture is generally a concern to gardeners, a class known as aquatic plants thrive in water. A variety of aquatic plants grow well indoors, while others grow better...

Aquatic plants, also known as hydrophytes, are ideal additions to fish tanks or aquariums. While some aquatic plants grow beneath the water's surface, others extend above the water, although...

A 2-acre pond is the ideal home for a variety of aquatic plants. Choose plants that will add beauty and function to the pond. Aquatic plants can offer color, fish food, and oxygen to their...

Japanese plants have evolved from traditional uses and poetic inspirations, such as the bonsai and azaleas, to become worldwide species used in various design themes and gardens. The Japanese...

Aquatic plants that live in ponds and other wet environments can add beauty to a back yard with their attractive foliage and colorful flowers. Pond plants provide oxygen, which enables fish and...

Duckweed, botanically known as lemna, is a tiny pale green aquatic plant that floats atop fresh water lakes, ponds and pools. Duckweed throws seeds and has between one and three petals on each...

Cabomba aquatica is a popular aquatic plant used in aquariums to give a burst of bright green color, and to provide oxygen and habitat for fish and other aquatic life. Cabomba is very fast...

Aquatic plants add a pleasing aesthetic quality to your outdoor pond, giving your landscape habitat a finished look. Aquatic plants provide shelter for your pond fish, keep water temperature down...

Duckweed can be a nuisance. It is thought to be the fastest-growing aquatic plant in existence and can double its coverage area in a matter of days. Furthermore, it is exceedingly difficult to...

Aquatic plants can create a beautiful water garden in your backyard pond. They can also be very beneficial for the pond, cutting down on algae and adding oxygen to the water. Monitoring water...

Algae are a type of plant found in aquatic and moist, humid land environments. Algae are relatively basic, single-cell plants that rely mostly on photosynthesis for their sustenance. Algae have a...

The fairy tale image of a serene pond delicately dotted with exotic fragrant floating flowers and frogs sitting atop green lily pads really isn't the stuff of dreams. Water lily are easy to grow...