Saturday, February 21, 2009

The Rushes

In my continuing series about pond plants, here's an article I wrote about the rushes, hardy plants we can use in ponds and bogs.

The Rushes


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Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Hardy Water Lilies

Hardy Water Lilies
Learn the difference between hardy water lilies and tropical water lilies.
http://www.associatedcontent.comarticle/1459822/hardy_water_lilies.html

This is the latest in a series I am writing about pond plants; what grows where and how to care for them. Most of the time aquatic plants are not much more than weeds. Pretty ones, but weeds nonetheless. So watch out because they can spread faster than you can imagine.

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Monday, February 09, 2009

Hardy Bog Plants

Hardy Bog Plants

In keeping with my new practice of posting my latest pond articles, this is one I did on hardy bog plants. Use it as a reference guide, especially if you are looking for hardy plants.

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Saturday, February 07, 2009

Is it Spring Yet?

It seems like winter is never going to end, doesn't it. We are expecting 70ยบ weather here in New Orleans today, but it will not last. It does give us a hint that spring is coming tho. Those of you up north are still digging out of snowstorms, ice storms and below zero weather.
One thing I have been doing this winter is getting more articles written for pond people. I have tried to distill information I have learned over the years into easy advice and problem solving tips. Here's one, for example:

How to Keep your Pond Clear

When you are ready for that info, you can find it here or at pondlady.com

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