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Tall Pink Lily Wallpaper
This week’s wallpaper is another photo from my trip last fall to our partner nursery. The photo features a brilliant pink lily standing tall on a long stem. The tall... Read More »
Top Ten Water Plants
Finding the right blend of pond plants can be tough, especially if you’re a beginner. If you’re looking for some ideas, check out this list of the top ten... Read More »
Step-by-Step Guide To Building Pond Waterfalls [VIDEO]
A waterfall in your pond produces tranquil sounds, adds oxygen to your water, and looks great! Check out this video TetraPond put together this video on the steps they... Read More »
Aquaculture – Food for Thought
Aquaculture is a sustainable food production method that has become widespread, even in the USA. It has been relied upon in more densely populated countries for ages. With declining wild... Read More »
Leprechaun Garden Series – Lily Pot
A new Urban slogan – “miniaturize it”. The answer was no to “super-size it” and passé is the call to “legalize it”. This one is smart, useful and fun. A... Read More »
Papyrus – Scrolls and Gardens
Ancient Egypt has the most well known documentation of the virtues of the Papyrus plant; largely because of the use they made of the fibers from the stem of this... Read More »
Create Cascading Waterfalls with Dramatic Drops
Select the perfect stones-make “fitting” choices for the backdrop and spillway stones. Backdrop Stone: A tall handsome type fits the bill. Nestle it, upright, within the liner, with padding at... Read More »
Flexible Liners for Custom Fit Ponds
Flexible pond liners are very durable, flexible and the best choice for a custom fit. You can lay out the shape using garden hose. Choose the spot thoughtfully… Location, location,... Read More »
Serenity NOW
Feeling stressed at the very thought of pending holiday stress? Oh my – stressed over thoughts of stress! For a quick cure, try the soothing sounds of water. Nip those... Read More »
Bridge Over the River Koi
Bridge Over the River Koi – perhaps not as theatrical as the movie of similar name, but a bridge in a landscape can add a bit of dramatic effect, not... Read More »
Don’t be a stick-in-the-mud about pond plants
Pond hobbyists, and even a fair number of professional pond builders, regularly turn to the same handful of bog/marginal pond plants: taro, papyrus, arrowhead, cat tail, umbrella plant, and pickerel.... Read More »
Naturalize Your Pond Edge
Does your pond appear to be wearing a necklace? Sure, it’s a high quality necklace. In fact, Wilma Flintstone would club Betty Rubble in the head to have it for... Read More »
