Tricky position: most pond-side plants need a sloping bank that allows water to drain away Credit: Photo: Alamy Pond edges usually stay damp in summer and plants appreciate the extra moisture during ...

A garden pond is a tranquil spot, bringing the relaxing sound of cascading water to a landscape while providing excellent habitat for wildlife. Plants are of utmost importance in creating a healthy ...

Among my favorite spring wildflowers are the amazingly beautiful native Louisiana iris species. You may see them blooming in swampy or boggy areas or in ditches along roads. In gardens and landscapes, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Apart from the environmental benefits of adding a pond to your garden, the magical pairing of plants and water creates a sweet haven of ...

One of the joys of having a pond or water feature in your garden is that you can grow plants that won’t grow anywhere else. I studied horticulture in the National Botanic Gardens in Dublin where, in ...

Backyard ponds have been popular since they enjoyed a boom in the 1990s, but in recent years demand has shifted to water features such as pondless waterfalls and fountains, according to Water X Scapes ...

Pond-life sinks to the bottom for the winter so November is a good time to do some maintenance-clearing in and around the pond. Leaves to leave? Water lily foliage causes no problems as it dies right ...