Pond Plant Spotlight: Variegated Water Celery

Variegated water celery is an outstanding plant, especially near the edges of water features, waterfalls or stream beds. It can be contained within the bio filter and the upper region of the pond wher …

The papyrus plant functions well as a focal point within aquatic plant arrangements, especially when it is surrounded by shorter plants. Although papyrus flowers aren’t breathtaking, it is considered …

Every pond needs submerged plants for a number of reasons. Surface and floating plants like hyacinth and water lilies add beauty and pops of color to your underwater garden. Just like any other plants …

Pond owners who are tired of removing weeds by hand will be pleased to learn that there are many ways to keep them under control without using manual labor. To do this effectively, you must first unde …

The horsetail plant is native to Europe and has been used for therapeutic uses for many years. It also goes by the name horse bristle, and is considered a living fossil by botanists as it predates the …

Water lilies are colorful, intricate plants that when correctly placed into a pond or water garden will dramatically enhance its beauty. They are different from submerged plants and below are some tip …

Although many pond owners like duckweed due to its beauty, and the manner in which it propagates, it can become a problem over time if not properly managed. Some variants of duckweed don’t have roots …

Some pond owners wonder if it’s possible to bring water lettuce inside during the winter months, placing them in an aquarium until the spring. This is one of those questions that don’t really have an …

Watercress is an aquatic plant that has played a key role in multiple civilizations throughout history. Also known as Nasturtium, it has a number of benefits which made it valuable to the ancients, an …

When allowed to run amuck, a cattail population can rapidly take over your pond. Cattails are aquatic plants which are commonly found near lakes, streams and rivers and they can reach lengths of 10 fe …