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Plants, Fish, Plants that grow best in and around water create a special kind of magic in your garden. From wispy cattails to vivid water lilies, creating a water garden will bring both beauty and wildlife to your back yard space.
The easiest way to build a water garden is to dig a hole in the ground, insert a plastic pond form into the hole, connect it to a pump, and find various water-thriving Read More
Bringing a water feature into the garden opens a realm of planting possibilites. Marshy bog gardens work well with water features helping to create a natural setting, but Read More
Hydroponics is the process of growing flowers or plants directly in water, and in this process the water should be running with all of the required vitamins and minerals. Read More
Hydroponics refers to the process of growing plants in water without the use of any soil, and a number of plants that are mass-marketed are grown hydroponically. Grow a Read More
Patio ponds and water gardens relieve tensions and serve as a conversation area, allowing apartment dwellers to have a little bit of nature in the midst of an overly Read More
Hydroponics is the practice of growing plants in water rather than soil. Plant roots, rather than burrowing into soil, are surrounded by nutrient-rich water. Hydroponic Read More
Stepping into the world of water gardening can seem daunting to the water garden novice. Water lilies are perfect starter plants for new water gardens. These hardy, Read More
A water garden is an informal style pond with plants along the edge. A water garden can become a beautiful, tranquil addition to your backyard. Read More
The words "indoor water garden" conjure to mind a small flotilla of plants drifting in a plastic tub--but water gardens are more like normal gardens than you might think. Read More
A water garden is an informal style pond with plants along the edge. If you like you can also extend the pond liner on the backside of the water garden and create a bog. Read More
The beauty of a backyard fish pond adds to the landscape and enhances the serenity that it brings to the soul. Outdoor fish ponds can include those with streams and Read More
Adding fish to a pond garden is a great way to add enjoyment to the garden pond experience. With these step-by-step instructions, you will be able to add your fish safely Read More
The sound of frogs croaking signifies the arrival of spring. Frogs are beneficial because they can eat many insects and are indicators of good environmental health, but Read More
Many people don’t realize the diversity of insects that live in lakes, ponds, rivers and streams. Just turn over a rock and look closely--you’ll be surprised. Most insects Read More
Keeping koi healthy requires maintaining a well-aerated pond, keeping the water cool, putting a rock salt in the water and changing the water every two weeks. Keep koi fish Read More
Dragonflies and damselflies are fascinating insects that zip by so quickly most people pay little attention to them. Take some time to really observe them and open a new Read More
We all love to see hummingbirds and butterflies in our gardens. For most of us, they arrive for a few weeks during spring or summer and then are on their way to where their Read More
We build water gardens in our landscapes. No sooner do we get them built when pests arrive. Our ponds and water gardens are resorts for wildlife, but when the wildlife Read More
Fish create interest and help control unwanted insects in a garden pond. Special consideration needs to be made in designing a pond for fish. The pond should have a section Read More
A Koi is a large fish that many people raise in backyard ponds too add beauty to their landscaping. Koi bears a strong resemblance to a very large goldfish and can grow on Read More
Water Lilies
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