http://www.water-gardens-information.com/water-gardens-blog.html Hi - this is the place to get all the latest water gardens blog articles, gardening questions and answers and notices of photography posted on this site. en-us water gardens Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:07:28 GMT Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:07:28 GMT water-gardens-information.com http://www.water-gardens-information.com/mikes-pond-just-a-look-at-a-few-fish.html Heres my pond again just trying to get a few fish in the Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:07:24 GMT http://www.water-gardens-information.com/short-blooming-time-on-water-lilies.html why do lillies close in the full sun - why not when the sun sets - why do they bloom for only a few hours? Doug says if you have hardy water lilies Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:06:47 GMT http://www.water-gardens-information.com/water-lily-leaves-going-yellow.html i bought a new lilly and now some of the pads are turning brown and yellow and dying. Doug says that old leaves do go brown and yellow as they age. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:20:10 GMT http://www.water-gardens-information.com/dogs-love-fish.html MY TWO YORKSHIRE TERRIERS LOVE THE Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:17:45 GMT http://www.water-gardens-information.com/my-other-indoor-pond.html just made a pond in new to it enjoy Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:17:03 GMT http://www.water-gardens-information.com/my-pond.html MY TWO YORKSHIRE TERRIERS LOVE THE Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:16:10 GMT http://www.water-gardens-information.com/mikes-pond.html 3800 Gallon pond 44 koi 2 goldfish 1 shubunkin 1 channel catfish MY PERSONAL ESCAPE largest Fish approx 18 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:15:29 GMT http://www.water-gardens-information.com/my-indoor-pond.html just made a pond in new to it enjoy Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:14:59 GMT http://www.water-gardens-information.com/lotus-seed-harvesting-and-germinating.html We have a lotus plant in our pond and have had 2 flowers open (they are beautiful) The pods are drying and we want to try and plant the seeds in the Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:14:07 GMT http://www.water-gardens-information.com/pond-side-plants-dry-and-sunny-areas.html We have constructed a large pond and waterfall (using liners - so no damp areas) and have just finished phase II, two terraced areas next to the Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:09:40 GMT http://www.water-gardens-information.com/pondsideperennials.html The list below is a good starting list for pond side perennials that will thrive in the wet areas next to ponds. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:05:40 GMT http://www.water-gardens-information.com/growing-asclepias.html Growing Asclepias or Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) is easy and once established, will naturalize on your pond banks. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:00:31 GMT http://www.water-gardens-information.com/water-lilies-cover-my-pond.html What effect do (proliffic) lilies have on the oxygen levels of wet weather my pond ?.Area is between Between half and one acre, lily coverage aprox Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:49:16 GMT http://www.water-gardens-information.com/flower-longevity.html I've had 2 lovely flowers but they only bloomed for a few hours then they close up and die. The plant looks healthy and are in a 8 x 11 foot pond & Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:22:10 GMT http://www.water-gardens-information.com/1st-time-pond.html This is my 1st time pond. It has 9 fan tail fish in it. The only thing I will change next year ,is the mulch to rocks. MY neighbor has several cats Fri, 27 Jun 2008 17:18:13 GMT http://www.water-gardens-information.com/yellowing-waterforgetmenot-leaves.html I'm new to water gardening and I have just a small container garden. My water forget-me-not is sitting so that the water just laps over the top of Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:50:35 GMT http://www.water-gardens-information.com/all-my-fish-died-overnight.html This is our fourth year in a 550+ gal pond. It was our most successful sping, water is crystal clear, plants and fish both thriving. We purchased Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:33:50 GMT http://www.water-gardens-information.com/unwanted-water-lillies.html How can I eliminate our pond lillies by our dock? Doug says - dig up roots or keep cutting off leaves as they emerge. Digging is faster - cutting Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:31:05 GMT http://www.water-gardens-information.com/red-slimey-floating-algae.html WHAT IS IT+HOW IS THIS CAUSED AND WHAT CAN BE DONE TO BAN IT FROM THE POND? Doug says that algae comes in all kinds of colours - from red to brown Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:12:56 GMT http://www.water-gardens-information.com/choosing-rocks-to-avoid-algae.html Do I have to buy granite for in the pond to avoid algae? Or can I use the local glacial till that has limestone as well as other rocks? Is algae Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:42:57 GMT http://www.water-gardens-information.com/string-algae-and-dead-fish.html My fish are dying and I have string algae. I have scooped out tonnes of algae and I think my water is too acidic. So what do i do now? I read Thu, 29 May 2008 12:01:49 GMT http://www.water-gardens-information.com/small-pond-filter-or-uv.html We have a small pond/waterfall (3 interlinked bowls) - around 80 gallons total with a submersible pump. 7 small goldfish but no filter, we hand clean Mon, 26 May 2008 12:05:32 GMT http://www.water-gardens-information.com/i-have-string-algae-this-year.html Last year was the first year for our pond and had no trouble controling the string algae. I am wondering if it has anything to do with the 6 plants, Thu, 15 May 2008 12:21:28 GMT http://www.water-gardens-information.com/lilies-are-have-taken-over-my-pond.html How do I get rid of these pesky lilies? Doug says start digging. :-) I also note that you can cut off the leaves and if you do that regularly you'll Thu, 01 May 2008 14:28:54 GMT http://www.water-gardens-information.com/how-deep-to-plant-a-plantlet-purchased-at-a-store.html I purchased a plantlet at a store. I believe it's a hardy waterlily. I followed all of the guidelines for planting. It has a few shoots and as they Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:04:22 GMT http://www.water-gardens-information.com/amber-pond-water.html Our pond has been open for a couple of weeks now. Fish and plants survived the winter. Added barley pellets two days ago and now althought still Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:53:54 GMT http://www.water-gardens-information.com/watergardendesign.html Water garden design is the thing that makes or breaks the total project. It is entirely one thing to have a well-constructed hole in the ground but unless you plant around it properly, well… you have a great hole in the ground. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:36:18 GMT http://www.water-gardens-information.com/water-lilies.html Hardy water lilies are a major class of water garden plants. I’ll describe them here so you’ll be able to grow them successfully. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:36:18 GMT http://www.water-gardens-information.com/water-garden-plants.html There are several classes of water garden plants that are necessary in every pond. The first thing you want to understand about water gardening is that the plants form a complete ecology Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:36:17 GMT http://www.water-gardens-information.com/pondwaterfalls.html To get a decent pond waterfalls working , you have to take a few simple things into consideration. To create a valuable addition to your yard, you might want to consider a few other things outlined in this series of articles Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:36:16 GMT http://www.water-gardens-information.com/pondlilies.html Tropical pond lilies or water lilies are one of the fragrant wonders of the summer water garden but there are a few things you have to be aware of when growing these beauties. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:36:14 GMT http://www.water-gardens-information.com/howtobuildabog.html You need to know how to build a bog if you want to grow an entire class of plants that many gardeners ignore. Or worse, if they try to grow them, they fail miserably. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:36:12 GMT http://www.water-gardens-information.com/backyard-ponds.html Backyard ponds come with a full range of delightful moments and these rarely need discussing on the Internet. However what we do find is that when pond gardeners have a small problem, the first place they now charge off to is the Internet. This page is a reference page for solving problems, giving you honest information without trying to sell you anything (other than one of my ebooks or my free gardening newsletter of course) (insert grin here) and answering your pond gardening questions Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:36:10 GMT http://www.water-gardens-information.com/algae-control.html Algae control depends on what kind of algae you are dealing with. Generally speaking, you know you have algae because the water turns green or there's lots of green stringy stuff in the water. Pretty simple - right? While there can be exceptions to the following thumb rules, the following will eliminate the majority of problems Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:36:08 GMT http://www.water-gardens-information.com/ducks.html Do you know of any plants which the ducks will not consider a buffet? Doug says - ducks usually aren't a problem in ornamental ponds but can Mon, 07 Apr 2008 13:08:10 GMT http://www.water-gardens-information.com/all-water-lily-leaves-and-no-flowers.html lots green leaves but no blooms i think maybe not enough sun Doug says that a yellowing leaf is either an old one or one that doesn't get enough Wed, 02 Apr 2008 14:54:35 GMT http://www.water-gardens-information.com/rooting-arrowheads.html Hi, I have tried to grow arrowheads once a year when they become available here (Singapore) during chinese new year. Not being superstitious, just Sun, 09 Mar 2008 13:47:53 GMT http://www.water-gardens-information.com/water-garden-ebook.html You'll find the answers to your pond construction questions in this water garden ebook. It shows in clear pictures exactly how to build a pond. I've built 5 of my own pond Fri, 07 Mar 2008 16:20:46 GMT http://www.water-gardens-information.com/bog-rosemary.html Bog rosemary or members of the Andromeda species are pretty easy plants to grow in a bog given they really like damp acidic soils and don't grow in too many other places. This is a small shrubby plant with woody stems. Mon, 25 Feb 2008 18:47:14 GMT http://www.water-gardens-information.com/azolla.html Azolla is sometimes called duckweed fern, water fern, fairy moss and /or mosquito fern but the real name comes from the Greek Mon, 25 Feb 2008 18:34:09 GMT http://www.water-gardens-information.com/running-brook.html Q&A - I want to build a running brook out of stone from one of our area creeks. I don't want a large pool area for the water to gather but want to have a brook type look to it Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:35:50 GMT http://www.water-gardens-information.com/overwintering-tropical-water-lilies.html Overwintering tropical water lilies is a different kind of gardening activity. You can do it if you follow a few simple rules. Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:35:49 GMT http://www.water-gardens-information.com/blue-water-lily.html The blue water lily is a tropical water lily with all the requirements of this plant for full hot sunshine and warm – very warm – water Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:35:48 GMT http://www.water-gardens-information.com/water-gardens-blog.html Hi - this is the place to get all the latest water gardens blog articles, gardening questions and answers and notices of photography posted on this site. Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:29:49 GMT http://www.water-gardens-information.com/index.html Water Gardens Information a pond site for asking questions about water lilies, pond construction and maintenance written by garden author Doug Green Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:29:47 GMT http://www.water-gardens-information.com/gardenpondpictures.html These garden pond pictures are from my travels and my reader's backyard ponds. I thought you might find them of interest - every time I see a new pond, I come away with a new idea for something I would like to do to my garden. So, here's a few pictures for your dreaming. Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:29:42 GMT http://www.water-gardens-information.com/garden-advice.html Feel free to ask for water garden advice using the form below. I do my best to answer all questions but sometimes it takes some time. Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:29:41 GMT http://www.water-gardens-information.com/winterizing-ponds.html Wnterizing ponds means following a few simple guidelines (and it really isn’t all that difficult). Here's the checklist based on water temperatures. Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:29:37 GMT http://www.water-gardens-information.com/waterfall-backsplash.html have a diagnosed waterfall backsplash problem from waterfall drop of approximately 5ft to spill bucket that then too has back splash problems emptying into a lower pool any advice would be super Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:29:36 GMT http://www.water-gardens-information.com/raccoons.html Raccoons can be one of the most devastating pests to invade the water garden (right up there with Herons). There are however a few things you can do to deter this nocturnal pest Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:29:35 GMT