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Thymus Citriodorus Lemon, There are many different cultivars of Thyme with their very different scents and creeping habits, This one has green lemon scented leaves and pink flowers, they are ideal for rock gardens and covering exposed pond liner in full sun or partial shade, Height 30 cm, Flowering Time June-August.
Raft Spiders One of the UK’s largest Spider is the semi-aquatic, Raft Spider (Dolomedes Fimbriatus) which is also known as the Fishing Spider. With a leg span of 7cm, Raft Spiders spend their lives in surrounding pond vegetation that’s close to the water’s edge. They spend much of their time resting their front legs on […]
Scented Mentha for Ponds and Water Gardens On my retail Aquatic Nursery Lilies Water Gardens, I have a very special and popular collection of plants that are suitable for ponds and their surrounding areas. The three species I grow, are all quite different in growing habit but they all have one thing in common, and […]
How to grow Water Lilies for Maximum Blooms We have all seen established Water Lilies in village ponds, parks and gardens displaying dozens of vibrant majestic blooms at any one time throughout the summer months. This kind of display is easily achievable in our own back garden ponds too by simply following a few simple […]
Astilbe for Pond Surroundings and use In the Water Garden Astilbe, also known as (False Goats Beard) is perennials that are native to mountains, ravines and woodlands in Asia and North America. There are many different species that have been cross bred to produce the many hundreds of hybrids available today. Different hybrids flower at […]