water garden
Water Garden Tips
“Neglect your watery haven and it could quickly become a stagnant hell” - words from Andi Clevely over at mydeco.com. She has some tips for keeping your pond in balance and... Read More »
Easy Water Gardens
Want a water garden, but don’t have a yard? No problem! Garden designer P. Allen Smith talks with the “Today” show’s Katie Couric about a variety of easy to make... 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 »
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 »
Wall Fountains: Art in Architecture
Form Follows Function? Wall fountains have been subject to the old debate over “form follows function” (or vice versa, as some contend) for centuries. The aqueducts of ancient Rome began... Read More »
SHOW ROCK
You may be wondering – what in creation is a “show rock”…? It is simply this: A gorgeous boulder with only one purpose – to sit by the water, looking... 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 »
Water Gardens and Water Conservation
Everyone loves a water garden, but those who live in hot, dry climates are particularly drawn to the cooling, soothing effects that a water feature provides. Where water is sometimes... Read More »
Springtime Care: Opening Your Pond
Most ponds lie dormant during the winter. If you closed the pond properly in the winter, then opening the pond should be a simple process. However, even if you left... Read More »
