Water Plants
Planning a water garden? Perhaps, you are looking for water gardening tips on certain water garden plants. Maybe you’re yearning for information on using water features in the garden. Whatever the case may be, we can help. The articles that follow contain all the water gardening tips and information you need. From planning a water garden to the types of plants grown in them, we have the answers you seek. Keep reading to learn all about creating backyard water gardens or even those grown in containers.
Water Plants
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Smooth Cordgrass Info: How To Grow Smooth Cordgrass
Smooth cordgrass is a true grass native to North America. It is a coastal wetland plant that reproduces prolifically in moist to submerged soils. Growing smooth cordgrass as a garden plant imparts oceanside beauty and ease of care. Learn more in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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What To Do With Cattail Seeds: Learn About Saving Cattail Seeds
Collecting cattail seeds and planting them successfully requires timing and the right conditions. Read this article to learn what to do with cattail seeds and how to propagate this plant with a long history of use. Click here for more information.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Bulrush Plant Facts: Learn About Bulrush Control In Ponds
In spite of all its charming details, bulrush can become an invasive nuisance. It is also protected in many states, so it is important to know how to kill bulrushes without harming natural habitat and wildlife. This article will help.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Aquarium Plant How To: Types Of Plants That Can Be Used In An Aquarium
Growing aquarium plants can change an ordinary fish tank into a beautiful underwater garden. Click here for different types to choose.
By Jackie Rhoades
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What Is A Saltwater Aquarium: Plants For Saltwater Aquariums
Building and maintaining a saltwater aquarium requires some expert knowledge in choosing the right plants. Here are some choices to start with.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Amazon Sword Aquatic Plants: How To Grow Amazon Sword In An Aquarium
Amazon Sword is a good option for those looking to add vibrant greenery in their fish tanks. Find Amazon Sword growing tips in this article.
By Tonya Barnett
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Ozelot Sword Plant Care – Growing An Ozelot Sword In A Fish Tank
Ozelot Sword in a fish tank is an undemanding plant that requires almost no care once established. Click here to learn more about this plant.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Growing The Victoria Amazonica Giant Water Lily
Read about the fascinating Amazonica water lily named for Queen Victoria, whose leaves can stretch as wide as 6 feet.
By Teo Spengler
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Bolbitis Water Fern: Growing African Water Ferns
Fish keepers will know the Bolbitis water fern, or African fern. This is a tropical shade epiphyte found around bodies of water and boggy regions. The fern is a robust specimen and useful as a natural plant in fish tanks. Click here to learn more.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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What Are Reflecting Pools – Learn About Reflecting Pool Uses In Gardens
Your home doesn't have to be a palace or temple to have a reflecting pond. They can simply reflect a scenic tree line, mountain backdrop, a small structure, a garden or your home. Click this article for more reflecting pool information.
By Darcy Larum
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Mosquito Fern Plant Information – What Is A Mosquito Fern Plant
Mosquito fern does well in warmer climates and can be a pretty addition to ponds and other decorative water features. You need to know a little bit of basic mosquito fern plant information before deciding to grow this water plant in your garden. Learn more here.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Bog Rosemary Care: How To Grow Bog Rosemary Plants
What is bog rosemary? It is a marsh plant very different from the rosemary you cook with in the kitchen. Bog rosemary plants thrive in boggy habitats like wet swamps and dry bog moss hummocks. Click on this article for more information.
By Teo Spengler
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Getting Rid Of Pondweed - How To Control Pondweed Plants
Pondweed can be a valuable wildlife food and oxygenator to keep the pond in balance. When out of control, however, the plant can choke the life out of a pond. Learn more here.
By Jackie Carroll
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Care Of Water Lettuce: Info And Uses For Water Lettuce In Ponds
Water lettuce plants can add interest to your backyard garden pond. Learn how to care for them properly to keep them in check with tips from this article. Click here for more information.
By Amy Grant
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DIY Wall Fountains: How To Build A Wall Fountain For Your Garden
A garden wall fountain enhances the outdoors and has sensory benefits. Outdoor wall fountains have been common features of planned gardens for centuries. Learn more about these interesting water features in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Sweet Flag Care: Tips For Growing Sweet Flag Grass
Japanese sweet flag is a striking aquatic plant that tops out at about 12 inches. It may not be statuesque, but the golden-yellow grass provides plenty of bright color in nearly any area where its moisture requirements are met. Click here for more info about Japanese sweet flag.
By Mary H. Dyer
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What Is Algae: Learn About Types Of Algae And How They Grow
Algae is an incredible life form that blurs the line between plant and animal, but that doesn't mean that you should let it build up in your garden ponds. Find out what algae is and learn some ways to deal with the green menace in this article.
By Kristi Waterworth