What is a Free Floating Pond Plant? I have written this article because there seems to be a lot of confusion and incorrect information over the internet and in books, about non-invasive free floating pond plants. Most free floating pond plants are very invasive and this needs to be taken into consideration when […]
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Pond Plants to suit all your needs When it comes to planting up your pond or water garden, knowing where to start can be a daunting task. There are a lot of factors to consider when selecting the right plants that will thrive and be happy in your existing or newly created pond. Here […]
Read in fullBlanket Weed or Blanket Answer! Every year as soon as the sun comes out and the water temperature rises, all beginners and enthusiastic, water garden hobbyists alike, at some point will be confronted with a surge of green slime also known as Blanket Weed. This unsightly, problematic weed clogs up pumps, clings to liners […]
Read in fullSubmerged Pond Plants with Floating Leaves Floating leaves on the water’s surface are beneficial to the health of all ponds, streams and lakes. Not only do they provide oxygen and take out harmful nitrates, but they also provide valuable cover for wildlife and cut down on surface sunlight thus reducing algae blooms (green water) […]
Read in fullPond 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 a number of reasons, but are more commonly found in newly established ponds, especially those […]
Read in fullPond Snails There are around 30 different species of fresh water snails in the UK, many of which, are very small and currently unavailable to buy. However, the two most familiar varieties are Lymnaea Stagnalis (giant pond snails) and Planorbarius Corneus (Rams horn snails). These particular species are the most popular and are […]
Read in fullBlanket 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 ‘Filamentous or String Algae, must be just about the most annoying, invasive nuisance plant to […]
Read in fullFree 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 little requirements other than to bask in the sunlight and absorb the nutrients from the […]
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