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Reduce green water! Use an ultraviolet pond filter or clarifier as one part of an algae control plan for a pond. more...
The Best Gifts for Wetland Gardeners
Rain chains, rain gardens, miniature gardens, wildlife habitats, and wetland plants are all great gift ideas for the wetland or bog gardener. more...
The Best Gifts for Pond Lovers
Choose a present for a gardener who loves ponds! Landscaping and design services, pond accessories, and pond plants are some just a few gift ideas for water gardeners. more...
Buying pond and bog plants like lilies and iris online increases the availability of interesting species. Think about when to ship and what pond plants to buy online. more...
Raccoons are clever predators of the fish in the koi pond. Netting, decoys, sprayers, and motion detector lights are all ways to stop raccoons from eating fish. more...
The Common or Round-Leaved Sundew
In: Bogs/Marshes
The common sundew is a carnivorous bog plant that grows in temperate climates. The Drosera genus catches and eats insects using sticky tentacles. more...
Black and Purple Flowers for the Pond
Use dark flowers in black, brown, and purple to contrast with variegated foliage and light-colored flowers or to complement the colors of moving and still water. more...
In: Creating Ponds/Water Features
Floating pond islands and planters from companies like Biohaven and Islandscapes provide wildlife habitat, a natural filter, and new space for water plants. more...
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Planting Mosses in Your Garden
By: Chris Dinesen
Prevent Algae Growth in Fish Ponds
How to Create a Wildlife Friendly Garden Pond
In: Creating Ponds/Water Features
By: David Haigh
In: Bogs/Marshes
By: Jocelyn Wyatt
Fish Pond Maintenance for Fall
By: Beverly Bright
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