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Winterizing Water Plants: Care Of Pond Plants Over Winter
Water gardens require year-round maintenance and unless you are lucky enough to have a professional groundskeeper, this chore will fall to you. A big question is how to winterize pond plants? This article will help with that.
By Amy Grant
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What Is A Water Feature: Types Of Water Features For Gardens
What is a water feature? In basic terms, a water feature is a landscape enhancement that uses water and other materials to bring beauty and tranquility to the environment. Learn about the types of water features in this article.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Fish Care Tips: Care Of Fish In Water Features And Small Ponds
Nothing adds to the enjoyment of your garden water feature like the addition of fish, making your knowledge of water feature fish maintenance paramount. Read this article for some general fish care tips and advice.
By Jackie Carroll
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What Is Bubble Aeration: Learn About Pond Bubbler Systems
Without proper care and maintenance, a pond can become a smelly, brackish pit and a breeding ground for mosquitos. The best way to keep a pond clean and odor free is with an aeration system. To learn about bubble aeration in ponds, click here.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Microclimate Pond Conditions: Do Ponds Create Microclimates
Learning more about how yard structures can impact the climate of the garden will help growers make the most of their plantings. The presence of various bodies of water, for example, is just one factor that can impact the microclimate of an area. Learn more in this article.
By Tonya Barnett
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Bog Garden Maintenance: Growing Healthy Bog Gardens
Bogs are natural ecosystems, and having one means getting to enjoy a native bog garden. However, if you do not already have one, you may want to create an artificial bog. To learn more about maintaining a bog garden, click on the following article.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Feeding Pond Plants – How To Fertilize Submerged Aquatic Plants
Feeding pond plants is not always a necessity, depending on the condition of your pond. But if you do decide to go ahead, you’ll need to know how to fertilize submerged aquatic plants and when to feed them. Click here for the details of adding fertilizer for pond plants.
By Teo Spengler
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Fish Tank Plants To Avoid – Plants That Hurt Fish Or Die In Aquariums
The creation of ideal aquatic environments requires careful planning and attention to detail. Unfortunately, things may not always go according to plan. This is especially true when incorporating submersed live plants. Here we will learn about fish tank plants to avoid.
By Tonya Barnett
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Koi Fish And Plants – Choosing Plants Koi Won’t Bother
First-time koi pond enthusiasts may have learned the hard way that koi love to browse the plants and roots of pond vegetation. What’s a pond owner to do? Click on the following article to learn more about how to keep plants safe from koi fish.
By Susan Albert
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What Is Spirulina: How To Make A Spirulina Algae Kit
Spirulina may be something you’ve seen only in the supplement aisle at the drug store. This is a green superfood that comes in powder form, but it is actually a type of algae. So can you grow spirulina? You sure can, and it’s easier than you think. Learn more here.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Ponds In The Shade – How To Select Shade-Tolerant Water Plants
A shady pond is a serene spot where you can relax and escape from the stresses of the day, and an ideal way to provide a haven for birds and wildlife. If your pond needs more greenery or a touch of color, consider a few shade-tolerant pond plants. This article will help with that.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Rainwater Garden Features: Using Rainwater In The Garden
Water is a precious commodity, and drought conditions have become the new norm across much of the country, so many gardeners are harvesting and using rainwater in the garden. Click here on to learn more about rainwater gardens and more.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Pond And Aquarium Algae Removal: How To Get Rid Of Algae
One of the biggest problems faced by people who maintain aquatic environments is algae. Algae control for aquariums is different from methods used for ponds, but regardless, tips from this article will help.
By Jackie Carroll
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What Are Hydrophytes: Information About Hydrophyte Habitats
What are hydrophytes? In general terms, hydrophytic plants are adapted to survive in oxygen-challenged aquatic environments, such as wetlands. This article will provide more information about these types of plants.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Water Garden Supplies: Tips On Backyard Pond Equipment And Plants
Everyone loves being near water. It?s just one of those things. But not all of us are blessed with lakefront property. Luckily, if you have any space at all, you can build your very own water garden. Learn about backyard pond equipment and supplies for water gardens.
By Liz Baessler
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Patio Water Garden Ideas – DIY Patio Water Gardens And Plants
Not all plants grow in soil. There are a huge number of plants that thrive in water. DIY patio water gardens are a great, non-traditional way to grow in small spaces. To learn about patio water garden plants, click this article.
By Liz Baessler
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Pond And Water Gardens - Information And Plants For Small Water Gardens
Few garden concepts provide the combination of soothing sound, color, texture and even wildlife habitat that a water garden can achieve. With a few instructional basics from this article, you can make your own.
By Bonnie L. Grant