Creating Natural Pondscapes
…Maximum size: up to 3 ft Zones: 3-11 Dwarf Cattail (Typha minima)Narrow grass-like foliage adds vertical interest to any water garden and its compact form also makes it a great plant for container gardens. Named after its fuzzy dark brown floral spikes, Dwarf Cattails are vigorous growers that can spread…
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Creating Natural Pondscapes
| Create a natural looking water garden by carefully positioning plants in strategic locations. Learn how to use foreground, midground, and background plants when you design your pondscape for a more natural looking pond. |
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Winter Pond Preparations
…and water gardens to rest. However, careful planning during fall can provide hours of viewing pleasure throughout the winter season. EGGLITE DWARF CATTAILS GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI) TETRA FLOATING DE-ICER WILLOW FENCES ENJOY A WONDERFUL WINTER WATER GARDEN During summer, ponds and water…
Winter Pond Preparations
| The key to an interesting winter pondscape is texture and structure. When removing dead or decaying plant material during fall, leave several untrimmed marginal plants to add winter interest. This article offers more tips to provide winter interest. |
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Pond Plant Planting Instructions
…plants such as anacharis also help improve water quality and water clarity by filtering excess nutrients from the water. Marginal or Bog plants like cattails and Pickerel Rush thrive in shallow water near the perimeter of the pond. Though their roots grow underwater, the majority of the plant grows out…
Pond Plant Planting Instructions
| Adding pond plants is a relaxing way to beautify awater garden. The sheer diversity of different pond plants can be overwhelming but it should not prevent you from making the right plant choice. Learn how to choose the right plants for your zone. |
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