This article is geared towards the beginner water gardener, who is contemplating the installation of his/her first garden pond. The key to a successful do-it-yourself project is to gather as much relevant information that you can. To follow are some preliminary considerations and design tips that must be taken into account, before embarking on a water gardening project.
PRELIMINARY CONSIDERATIONS
1. Location
Install it as close as the house as possible to maximize enjoyment. For safety reasons, make sure that there are no underground utilities where you will be excavating. Check with your local utility company before you begin digging. Continue Reading…
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This plant deserves a full article all of its own. The Iris. There are 3 species of Iris which can be considered to be true aquatic plants for growing all year round in the shallows of a pond and i consider it to be unthinkable to have a collection of Marginals without having at least one of these beautiful plants growing in your pond. The most important species for the ordinary garden pond is Iris Ieavigata (Japnese Water Iris). The three petalled blooms are somwhere in the region of about 5 inches across and they are borne on 2 ft. high stems. The first flowers normally open in June and are clear blue with a yellow line down the centre of each petal. A second flush of blooms may appear in September depending on the climate that you are living in.
There are a number of varieties, you can choose from ‘Snowdrift’ (white with 6 petals), ‘Dorothy’ (blue with a white line down the centre of each petal), Continue Reading…
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A garden pond can offer great value to a property and make you feel like you are exploring the wilderness every time you leave the house. This type of landscaping also looks great and offers great curb appeal if placed in the front of a house.
There are many steps to building a perfect garden pond. First, planning is of the utmost importance. You will need to plan what kind of plants you will keep in the pond, what kind of fish will live in it, and where you will put it. Depending on the quantity of water and size, you will also need to find the right garden pond pump.
A garden waterfall is also a great feature to plan for. Not only does this look good, it will provide an excellent sound of crashing water. It is also a nice moving aspect that you can add to your yard’s landscape. Continue Reading…
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