Green water is caused by the growth of thousands of single-celled plants in the water. Algae are quite natural – their spores are present in the air and will colonize any new body of water. There are numerous different types of algae and they all thrive in sunny warm conditions and in nutrient-rich water. They […]
Winterizing Hardy Aquatic Plants Marginals By the end of September you should have stopped fertilizing all plants. Marginal aquatics should be cleaned up as soon as frost has turned foliage brown. Before you trim the plants, lower the pots so that the crowns of the plants are below ice level. Then trim to just above […]
As marginals and lilies grow, they reach a point when the plants can be separated into two (or more) plants. Below are guides to help you divide your water plants. Marginals To divide marginals, tease the growing points of the plants by trimming away excess roots. Divide the plants at the natural breaking points. Rejuvenate […]
The following are some suggestions to make the transition of fish from one pond to another easier: Always, always check the pH of your pond’s water and know what the pH is of the water where the fish are currently living. A change of one degree in pH can be fatal to new fish. Float […]
Flexible pool lining materials are flexible in more ways than one because you can build a pool any size or any shape you want. There are several materials available which can be expected to give good, long-term service. The size of the liner required for the pond, regardless of the shape, size or position of […]