Juncus are also known/sold as Rush or Bog Rush are plants of very damp soils but not usually in standing water. Of the approximately 225 species found in nature, most have absolutely no redeeming value in an ornamental garden being flattened … [Read more...] about Growing Juncus or Soft Rush
Ponds
Thoughts On What To Do With Frozen Ponds
Frozen ponds; Been there, had those frozen ponds stare me in the face. But what's the big deal? Winter is supposed to happen around my neck of the woods. And that's no problem if… The Pond Fish The fish are still in the pond. Do not bang the ice or … [Read more...] about Thoughts On What To Do With Frozen Ponds
How To Grow Water Snowflake for Pond Oxygenating
Water Snowflake or Nymphoides are a family of tender and tropical floating plants, some with lovely leaves that will colonize large surfaces of water with some speed. This is another way of saying this is a very fast growing plant and could become a … [Read more...] about How To Grow Water Snowflake for Pond Oxygenating
Growing Duckweed in the Backyard Pond
Duckweed is also known as Lemna minor. These small bits of green (one sixteenth to one quarter of an inch across) can blanket a pond quite quickly. That is unless there are fish present who consider it the salad part of their diet. I used to keep an … [Read more...] about Growing Duckweed in the Backyard Pond
Three Simple Steps To Determine If Your Pond Leaks
Let's take a careful look at pond leaks - without the hassle of actually having one. :-) Your water is going down and you suspect a leak somewhere in your system. Here are the things to do. I note this is one of the most frustrating things in … [Read more...] about Three Simple Steps To Determine If Your Pond Leaks
Five Water Garden Design Tips For Your Backyard Pond
Water garden design is much like other landscaping projects; there are a few simple guidelines to make the backyard pond look much better than many people think. These five tips are intended to give you something to think about as you design your own … [Read more...] about Five Water Garden Design Tips For Your Backyard Pond
