How Many Pond Fish? Pond owners commonly ask, “How many fish can I have in my pond?” The answer is, “It depends.” Three factors influence the “fish capacity” of your garden pond: – The type and size fish you want to keep. – The type of pond filtration. – The level of maintenance the pond […]
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Pond Plants 1: Cattails Mandy Anders The cattails are a group of durable, fast-growing pond and bog plants in the genus Typha. Cattails grow as native plants nearly world-wide. This highly adaptable genus can tolerate full sun to almost full shade, grow in shallow waters, and sometimes colonize brackish marshes. As a ornamental pond plant, […]
Pond Plants 2: Iris Mandy Anders Water Iris include a multitude of species and colors. All of the water iris are bog and marsh plants, but these water-loving plants can survive periods of dry soil. Iris are very hardy, and will grow in full sun to part shade. They possess long, blade-like leaves of green, […]
Pond Plant Media by Mandy Anders Pond plants should be periodically repotted to ensure proper growth. Plants can become root-bound, stunted, or malnourished if not divided and potted. Aquarium stocks two excellent choices for potting pond plants. Both of these soils are heavy, so they will not float in pond water, and do not contain […]