Water Plants
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Lotus Plant Care – Learn How To Grow A Lotus Plant
The lotus plant is very invasive, so care has to be taken when growing it, or it will quickly take over its environment. Learn more lotus plant information, including lotus plant care and how to grow a lotus plant in this article.
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Choosing Plants For Riverbanks – Tips For Planting Along Riverbanks
Gardeners having natural water features running through their property may also find challenges when landscaping. Plants must be able to survive occasional flooding and possible erosion issues. Some great options and cautions are discussed in this article.
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Build Your Own Indoor Water Ponds
Ponds are not only a welcome addition to the landscape, but they can also be attractive features indoors. They are easy to create, easy to maintain, and can be tailored to fit your needs. This article will help.
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Uses For Cattail Plants: Information On Mulching With Cattails
Cattails are notorious for being aggressive. On the plus side, they are one of the best natural filters for ponds, lakes, streams, etc., taking up valuable nutrients that can be used as soil amendments and mulch. Learn about mulching with cattails here.
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Liverwort Information – Learn About Liverwort Growing Conditions
Understanding facts about liverworts may be somewhat confusing due to the large list of names surrounding this simple plant. Liverwort plants generally display one of two growth habits: flattened leaves or a moss-like appearance. Learn more here.
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What Are Limnophila Plants – Growing Limnophila In Aquariums
Aquatic Limnophila are neat little plants; however, they are a noxious weed. That said, many are commonly used in aquariums. Learn more about that here.
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Hydrilla Management: Tips On Controlling Hydrilla Weeds
Hydrilla is an invasive aquatic weed. It was introduced to the United States as an aquarium plant but escaped cultivation and is now a serious weed. Controlling hydrilla weeds is necessary to prevent diminishment of native flora. Click here for more info.
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What Is A Hornwort Plant: Hornwort Care Tips And Growing Info
Hornwort is also known by the more descriptive name, coontail. Some people consider it a nuisance plant, but it is a useful cover species for fish and aquatic animals. Learn more about this interesting pond plant in this article. Click here for additional information.
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What Is A Floating Forest: Information About Artfully Floating Trees
A floating forest consists basically of floating trees in various forms. Floating forests can simply be a few trees in the water or unique ecosystems that host a variety of interesting birds, animals, and insects. For a few floating forest ideas, click the following article.
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Upcycled Fountain Ideas: Tips For DIY Water Features
Upcycling is all the rage for furniture and indoor accessories, but why not for outdoors? A water feature is a great way to add more interest to your garden space, as well as the delightful sound of flowing, tinkling water. Learn how to make upcycled water features here.
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Parrot Feather Planting: Learn About Parrot Feather Plant Care
The attractive, feathery fronds of parrot feather plants often encourages the water gardener to use it in a bed or border. But there are things you should know first and this article will help.
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Elodea Pondweed Info – How To Manage Elodea Plants
Elodea waterweed is also known as Canadian pondweed. It is popular for water gardens and cool water aquariums as a submerged aquatic plant and can help control algae. However, it can also become invasive. Click here for more info and tips on managing elodea.
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Echinodorus Creeping Burhead – Information On Creeping Burhead Plant Care
Creeping burhead plants are members of the water plantain family and commonly used in freshwater aquariums or outdoor fishponds. Echinodorus creeping burhead is native to the eastern half of the United States. To learn more about the creeping burhead plant click the following.
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Full Sun Aquatic Plants - Full Sun Floating Pond Plants
There are pros and cons to putting a pond in full sun, but it's very doable. Here are some ideas to get you started.
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Flowering Pond Plants - Growing Aquatic Flowers
Adding flowering pond plants to natural and manmade water features can be an easy way to quickly beautify a space with lush greenery and vibrant bursts of seasonal color. Read on for more.
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Controlling Duckweed - How To Kill Duckweed
Duckweed is a rapidly spreading aquatic plant that deprives ponds of oxygen. It is important to get rid of duckweed for the health of your pond and existing aquatic life. The following article can help with that.
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Eight Most Popular Pond Plants
While some are chosen for their beauty, other pond plants are necessary for a pond's health. This article includes a list of eight of the most popular pond plants and information as to why people love them.
