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How to care for water lilies in Minnesota
Water lily care: Lilies are heavy feeders! This means they need a good supply of fertilizer 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...
How to measure water loss in a pond
Is your pond losing water? A key step in fixing the problem is measuring how much water is being lost. Here are step-by-step instructions on accurately measuring water loss in a pond. Let’s face it- Ponds loose water! Leak checking is a science but anyone can do it....
Build a Pond! Should I use a machine or not to build it?
Want to build a pond? Should you use big rocks or smaller rocks? Take a quick picture tour of several ponds built near Minneapolis/ St. Paul, MN using a machine versus setting rocks by hand.Building a pond is a fun way to spend time outdoors! Whether you hire it...
Natural Ponds in 2020- How to care for them
How do you keep a natural pond clean with no mechanical filtration? Two different methods are discussed. We get many requests for natural pond care to keep them looking clean and beautiful. This type of natural pond, found in your HSA or near a parking lot,...
Minneapolis Fish Pond: Before & After
Enjoy pictures of a small fish pond near Minneapolis, MN including some evening and winter photos.Author by Becky, a happy pond owner living in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.
Salmon/Pink Waterlily, Nymphaea sp.
Aquatic Plants, Pond Plants, Locally Grown, Minneapolis St. Paul MN, Waterlily 'Colorado' Waterlily Type: Water lily Flower: The flowers are delicate salmon-pink with golden centers. Height: Leaves float on the water’s surface. Light: Full Sun. Zone: 3-11 Water depth:...
Pink/Black Waterlily, Nymphaea sp.
Aquatic Plants, Pond Plants, Locally Grown, Minneapolis St. Paul MN, Waterlily Black Princess Waterlily Bloom Type: Water lily Flower: Classified a a dark red lily, it opens maroon and fades to black. Height: Leaves float on the water’s surface. Light: Full Sun. Zone:...
Pink Waterlily, Nymphaea ‘Attraction’
Aquatic Plants, Pond Plants, Locally Grown, Minneapolis St. Paul MN, Waterlily Type: Water lily Flower: The flowers start as a delicate pink in early spring but deepen into a reddish pink in summer. Leaves tend to be copper-colored when young but mature into the...
Floating Island Planters
Floating Islands Floating planter with fun, interesting mix of pond plants and annuals! Islands are ready to drop in your pond and will not require any care all season. Also comes with an achor to keep island from plugging your skimmer door! Light: Sun or Shady...
White Waterlily, Nymphaea ‘Alaskan’
Aquatic Plants, Pond Plants, Locally Grown, Minneapolis St. Paul MN, Waterlily 'Alaskan' Waterlily Type: Water lily Flower: Creamy white, slightly rounded petals, bright yellow center Height: Leaves float on the water’s surface. Light: Full Sun. Zone: 3-11 Water...