6 Entries
It’s important to balance your pond with both biological and mechanical filtration in order to keep the growth of algae under control. I want to share information to make a simple and natural bog filter for your small water garden…
3 Comments / 6016 View / November 3, 2011
I’ve talked about edible pond plants and versatile pond plants that can be used in both the pond and landscape, but did you know that many common garden and water garden plants are toxic? There are many commonly…
No Comments / 4177 View / September 23, 2011
Did you know that some of the most common water garden plants can be used in your garden bed and some of your favorite garden plants can be used in your water garden? Here are a few of my favorite versatile…
1 Comment / 825 View / September 4, 2011
Have you ever thought about growing your own veggie and herb garden but decided against it because it’s too much work, or you don’t have time to care for it? Aquatic gardening is the answer! All photos in this…
1 Comment / 2443 View / August 24, 2011
Rainwater harvesting is the collecting and storing, of rainwater for reuse, before it reaches the aquifer. The simplest way to collect rain water is to channel the water off your roof into gutters and down pipes that pour…
1 Comment / 2481 View / August 19, 2011
To me, a water garden isn’t complete without water lilies. There are so many choices…tropical, hardy, day bloomers, night bloomers, pinks, purples, blues, yellows. One is never enough. Water lilies and aquatic plants are easy to grow as…
2 Comments / 2991 View / August 19, 2011