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Pontederia Cordata and Cultivars

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

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

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

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

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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True Aquatic Plants

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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Caltha Palustris (marsh marigolds)

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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Autumn Care of Pond Plants

Autumn Care of Pond Plants October and November are the best months to tidy up your pond or water-garden and, to put your plants to sleep for the winter.  If the last few UK winters are anything to go by, … Continue reading

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Blanket Weed Problems

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

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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