garden design
Easy Water Gardens
Want a water garden, but don’t have a yard? No problem! Garden designer P. Allen Smith talks with the “Today” show’s Katie Couric about a variety of easy to make... Read More »
Step-by-Step Guide To Building Pond Waterfalls [VIDEO]
A waterfall in your pond produces tranquil sounds, adds oxygen to your water, and looks great! Check out this video TetraPond put together this video on the steps they... Read More »
Over-wintering Hardy Water Lily and Lotus
It is not necessary to bring Hardy Water Lilies and Lotus inside, unless the pond is likely to freeze solid, including the roots. For over-wintering, the goal is to keep... Read More »
Flexible Liners for Custom Fit Ponds
Flexible pond liners are very durable, flexible and the best choice for a custom fit. You can lay out the shape using garden hose. Choose the spot thoughtfully… Location, location,... Read More »
Wall Fountains: Art in Architecture
Form Follows Function? Wall fountains have been subject to the old debate over “form follows function” (or vice versa, as some contend) for centuries. The aqueducts of ancient Rome began... Read More »
Don’t be a stick-in-the-mud about pond plants
Pond hobbyists, and even a fair number of professional pond builders, regularly turn to the same handful of bog/marginal pond plants: taro, papyrus, arrowhead, cat tail, umbrella plant, and pickerel.... Read More »
Water Gardens and Water Conservation
Everyone loves a water garden, but those who live in hot, dry climates are particularly drawn to the cooling, soothing effects that a water feature provides. Where water is sometimes... Read More »
