Category Archives: Pond Design And Planting

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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Buying Pond Plants

Posted on April 28, 2013 by LiliesWaterGarden

Buying Pond Plants In my trade, water gardening means growing plants in and around water or in damp or permanently wet areas, also incorporating the planting of lakes, ponds and their surrounding areas down to the smallest patio containers. This … 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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True Aquatic Plants

Posted on February 23, 2013 by LiliesWaterGarden

True Aquatic Plants There seems to be a lot of miss-guided information throughout the aquatic industry of what true aquatic plants are? It never ceases to amaze me to see marginal and bog-garden plants categorized together as a sales ploy … 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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Guide to Aquatic Baskets and Soil

Posted on March 7, 2012 by LiliesWaterGarden

Guide to Aquatic Baskets and Soil On our nursery and available to buy online through our website, we have a range of aquatic baskets, and aquatic soils for use in the baskets. The problem is, knowing how much to use. … Continue reading →

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Patio Pond and Container Water Gardening

Posted on December 30, 2011 by LiliesWaterGarden

Patio Pond and Container Water Gardening Containers with water in, look great in a multitude of situations and can bring your garden to life with much the same impact as planted patio pots and hanging baskets. Imagine yourself on a … Continue reading →

Posted in Pond Design And Planting, Uses For Water Plants | Tagged Container water-gardening, Patio pond plant's, Patio pond's, Planting water feature's, Water features, Water in the garden, Water-garden containers | 1 Comment

Floating Plant Islands

Posted on April 28, 2011 by LiliesWaterGarden

Floating Plant Islands With all this hot weather, and your pond turning greener by the minute, it’s the ideal time to add some of our Floating Plant Islands. For those that have inherited a pond without marginal shelving or a … Continue reading →

Posted in Pond Design And Planting | Tagged Floating Plant Islands, Marginal Shelving, Plant Cover For Fish, Planting Water Plants, Reducing Agae and Green Water | Leave a comment

Planting Water Lilies

Posted on February 26, 2011 by LiliesWaterGarden

Planting Water Lilies The first thing to consider before buying your water lilies, is the location in which they will be planted. All varieties will thrive in a sunny location and all will grow stronger, faster, and produce more flowers … Continue reading →

Posted in Pond Design And Planting | Tagged Aquatic Planting Tips, Plant Food, Ponds And Lakes, Types Of Water lilies, Water Lilies | Leave a comment

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