Category Archives: Uses For Water Plants

Pontederia Cordata and Cultivars

Posted on May 12, 2013 by LiliesWaterGarden

Pontederia Cordata and Cultivars Also known as Pickerel Weed, Pontederia are native to the north continent of America, where they can be found growing in wide range of areas. From Canada down to the swamps of Louisiana, vast colonies can … Continue reading →

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Wildlife Ponds

Posted on April 19, 2013 by LiliesWaterGarden

Wildlife Ponds Everywhere in nature where you find fresh water, you will also find a diverse eco-system of wildlife. Lakes, Ponds, Streams, Rivers, Canals, Fens, Marshes, Dew Ponds and Mountain Tarns are home to thousands of animal and plant species … Continue reading →

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Iris Pseudacorus

Posted on April 1, 2013 by LiliesWaterGarden

Iris Pseudacorus Probably the most widespread marginal plant in the world, the vigorous Iris Pseudacorus, or more commonly known as Flag Iris, is also native to Europe, Western Asia and North-East Africa. Over the years it has become an invasive … Continue reading →

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Native Aquatic Plants of Britain

Posted on March 17, 2013 by LiliesWaterGarden

Native Aquatic Plants of Britain One of the things we have plenty of and contribute to our rich green isles, is rainfall. Plenty of rainfall means plenty of wet habitats for our wildlife forming lakes, ponds, rivers, streams, bogs, marshes … Continue reading →

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Edible and Medicinal Pond Plants

Posted on March 8, 2013 by LiliesWaterGarden

Edible and Medicinal Pond Plants When we think of water gardens and ponds, we imagine a picture of nature, made up of reflections, fish, wildlife and plants. The plants we visualise are usually of Rushes and Water lilies and pond … Continue reading →

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Pond Algae

Posted on March 3, 2013 by LiliesWaterGarden

Pond Algae There are hundreds of different types of Fresh-Water Algae and the most common problematic forms to invade our ponds are Blanket Weed (Filamentous Algae) and Plankton Algae more commonly known as ‘Green-Water Algae’. Algae blooms can occur for … Continue reading →

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Caltha Palustris (marsh marigolds)

Posted on February 2, 2013 by LiliesWaterGarden

Caltha Palustris (Marsh-Marigolds) Marsh marigolds are members of the plant family called Ranunculaceae and are native to marshes, fens, ditches, streams and damp woodlands. As with all Ranunculus, the plants are poisonous. Marsh Marigolds have many traditional and folklore names … Continue reading →

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Blanket Weed Problems

Posted on June 26, 2012 by LiliesWaterGarden

Blanket Weed Problems How do I get rid of blanket weed? I must have been asked this question a million times, and have removed tons of the stuff over the last 25 years. Blanket weed, also known scientifically as … Continue reading →

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Free Floating Pond Plants

Posted on May 25, 2012 by LiliesWaterGarden

Free Floating Pond Plants Out of all the different categories of Pond plants, there is a very small collection that has adapted over the years, to free float on the water. Fortunately, they are easy to grow and have very … Continue reading →

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Planting Marginal Pond Plants

Posted on May 10, 2012 by LiliesWaterGarden

Planting Marginal Pond Plants What is a marginal pond plant? The best answer is a plant that naturally grow and adapt to shallow waters. Marginal plants are true aquatics that will thrive where the water level meets the land. In the … Continue reading →

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