Water Gardens

Before you buy a discount pond kit for your home, consider how the kit will work with your renovation plans, home landscape, and budget.

Sep 30, 2011 - Tricia Edgar

Koi, goldfish and loaches control pond algae. Small fish populations eat algae and place fewer nutrients into the pond.

Jul 13, 2011 - Tricia Edgar

Pretty plants like purple loosestrife, water hyacinth and flowering rush can be invasive weeds that damage the pond ecosystem.

Mar 1, 2011 - Tricia Edgar

Algae, watermeal, duckweed and mosquito fern might be small plants, but they can form mats and become weeds in a pond, depleting light and oxygen.

Feb 22, 2011 - Tricia Edgar

Bring the pond and garden inside the home with wall fountains, living walls, trompe d'oeil paintings, and wall decals inspired by aquatic landscapes.

Feb 17, 2011 - Tricia Edgar

Reduce energy bills by using energy efficient pond pumps and lights. Design a pond to save energy during the summer and winter.

Feb 2, 2011 - Tricia Edgar

Join a gardening club for pond, water, and wetland gardeners and take advantage of social, networking, and educational opportunities.

Dec 22, 2010 - Tricia Edgar

Be wary when you are planting in wetlands. Watch for knotweed, broom, blackberry, purple loosestrife, English ivy, and other invasive plant species.

Dec 1, 2010 - Tricia Edgar

Go all out with pond decorations this Halloween, or create a fall path around the pond. Use solar pond lighting and large decorations to spook visitors!

Oct 16, 2010 - Tricia Edgar

Energy efficient pond heaters and de-icers help pond fish and water quality in the winter time.

Oct 7, 2010 - Tricia Edgar

Care for tropical water lilies in a warm environment during their dormant winter period and they will be ready to grace the pond in the spring.

Sep 28, 2010 - Tricia Edgar

Repair pond pumps. Many fountain pumps stop working due to problems with clogging, electricity, and water supply and are easy to troubleshoot.

Sep 9, 2010 - Tricia Edgar

Grow fall-blooming flowers around the pond for some autumn color.

Aug 19, 2010 - Tricia Edgar

Make sure that pond fountains and pondless waterfalls make it through the winter months with ease.

Aug 12, 2010 - Tricia Edgar

Use natural methods to remove pond algae, including pond filters and natural algae killers.

Jul 29, 2010 - Tricia Edgar

Plan where to locate a pond, fountain, or pondless waterfall in the garden landscape.

Jul 22, 2010 - Tricia Edgar

Use water wise gardening, xeriscaping, and a good pond pump and filter to create a pond garden that conserves water.

Jul 15, 2010 - Tricia Edgar

Native wetland and aquatic plants are low maintenance and well-adapted to the local climate. They attract local wildlife and save on garden landscaping.

Jul 1, 2010 - Tricia Edgar

Summer can be a difficult season for pond owners, since it brings algae control problems and reduced oxygen. Learn how to increase oxygen and control algae.

May 10, 2010 - Tricia Edgar

Good water quality keeps pond fish and wildlife happy. Test the water quality of a pond using water meters or pH and dissolved oxygen kits.

Apr 30, 2010 - Tricia Edgar

The lovely fronds of Athyrium filix-femina or the lady fern are a gorgeous addition to any damp, shady pond or wetland garden. This fern thrives in northern climates.

Mar 25, 2010 - Tricia Edgar

Soil cannot be used in hydroponic gardening. Special growing mediums need to be used to ensure efficient plant growth. What growing media are available?

Mar 20, 2010 - Fleur Hupston

The wide choice of hydroponic systems available makes it possible for just about anyone from the hobbyist to the commercial farmer to set up a hydroponics system.

Mar 18, 2010 - Fleur Hupston

What is hydroponics gardening? Are there any real advantages in starting a hydroponics garden at home? What are some of the basic elements needed in order to build one?

Mar 12, 2010 - Fleur Hupston

There are a few types hydroponic systems a new-comer to hydroponic gardening needs to investigate. What are the pros and cons of some of these hydroponic systems?

Mar 12, 2010 - Fleur Hupston