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Pond Plants

9 June 2010 By Leave a Comment
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There are four types of pond plants: deep-water aquatics, marginals, submerged oxygenators and free-floaters. For your pond to remain healthy you will need a few plants from each type except free-floaters. Marginals: These plants grow in shallow water round the edge of the pond. They not only look … [Read more...]

13 Steps to Building a Garden Pond

9 June 2010 By Leave a Comment
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There are several points you need to consider before building your pond: Should it be formal or informal, natural or modern? Do you want to keep fish, grow plants or attract wildlife? Are there children to keep safe? Once you have answered these questions you need to decide where you want to site … [Read more...]

Aquatic Gardening

11 August 2009 By Leave a Comment

There are several points you need to consider before building your pond or water feature. Should it be formal or informal, natural or modern? Do you want to keep fish, grow plants or attract wildlife? Are there children to keep safe? Once you have answered these questions you need to decide where … [Read more...]