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How to care for water lilies
Lilies are heavy feeders! This means they need a good supply of fertlizer during the growing season to make flowers.To feed your lily, purchase some aquatic plant tablets: slow release, fish safe fertilizer tabs.Once a month, gently poke your finger into the soil...
When Can I Put Plants In My Pond In Minnesota?
It’s spring time, and I want my pond to look beautiful! Lots of Water Lilies, Horsetail, Cattail, Water Hyacinth, Water Lettuce, and others all shining in the sun! In early spring in Minnesota, Most native pond plants are just starting to sprout so adding a few more...
A Note on Wetland Filters
You may have heard of the term "wetland filter" but what are they, exactly? And what does “back flush the wetland” mean? Wetland Filter: method used to filter ponds and waterfall systems. They typically look like shallow streams which have plants growing in them...
Algae and Pond Plants
Algaecide Algae appears because the water has too many nutrients floating around and not enough plants and good bacteria to compete with it. The high heat Minnesotans experience causes the algae to grow exponentially. Learning how to control algae successfully is...
Grower’s Choice for Shady Ponds
Spring in Minnesota = Planting season! Several of our customers have shady ponds and were wondering which plants need sunlight. So, here are a few shady-pond-plant tips! Plant early spring blooming perennials.The plants come up and flower before the trees...
String Algae
String algae are unsightly and can cause pond owners a lot of extra work. So, where does this stuff come from and how can you control it? String algae is a plant that grows in long strings or hair-like filaments. It can get quite long and makes thick mats flowing...
MN Fall Pond Care
Autumn is our favorite season! The changes in temps, the colors, the deep blue of the sky, and the flurry of activities are just the best! Included in those “flurry of activities” are pond and stream care jobs. Some pond jobs are quick and easy but some require...
How to Keep Your Fish Safe This Winter!
Here are some tips on keeping your fish safe this winter! BONUS: Here’s a YouTube video of the same! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1CufibybcY Because fish are cold-blooded, their bodies respond to outside stimuli. Your fish will slow or stop eating, float...
It’s Winter! What Should I Do With My Pump?
Before the winter freeze hits, it’s important to make sure your pond is ready! One of the most expensive parts on a pond is the pump, and there are two choices for Minnesota pond owners. Here is a quick tip on each option for caring for this piece of equipment so it...
Dwarf umbrella palm, Cyperus alternifolius gracilis
Water plants for ponds: Aquatic pond plant: Tropical: Grown near Minneapolis, MN: Type: Marginal pond plant Flower: Whorls of stiff green leaves grow on long stems. Grown for foliage mainly but interesting flowers appear at the tops of whorls. Height: 24-36...