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All about biofilters- How they work and how to maintain them
By Becky Chudek 6/30/2023
Ask Jeff: Algae killer for my pond?
Q & A with Jeff, owner of Minnesota Waterscapes- About Algae Killer for Ponds and Water features.
Green Pond Water Solutions from a Minnesotan Pond Builder
Three simple steps to clean pond water and what to do if these steps don’t work!
African Sunset Canna Lily
Aquatic Plants, Pond Plants, Locally Grown, Minneapolis St. Paul MN, Canna Africa Sunset Canna Lily in a Floating Island Leaf of Africa Sunset Canna Type: Marginal Blooms: Deep orange Light: full sun Height: Up to 4 feet Zone: 7 This stunning Canna has stunning...
Plants for a Shady Pond
For Part-shade natives click on the photos below. For a full shade native, check out Great Blue Lobelia. Bottlebrush Sedge Horsetail Marsh Marigold Great Blue Lobelia Spikerush Dwarf Horsetail Waterlilies are generally full sun, but Maralic Albida and Joey both...
Plants for a Sunny Pond
Wondering what plants would thrive in your sunny pond? Here are some of our favorite plants that thrive in full sun. Click on any of the pictures to learn more. Waterlilies love full sun, and we have a gorgeous array of colors. Lots of out natives love full sun,...
Natural/Retention Pond Care 101
Figure out the size in gallons of your pond. (Area of a circle =π rxr):_________________________ (r= radius) Multiply area by the average depth of your pond:__________________ This gives you cubic ft. Multiply cubic feet by 7.48 to get...
Natural Ponds
Natural ponds are fairly common though not normally included in “water gardening” due to their utilitarian purposes. Typically unlined and lacking filtration systems, natural ponds are called retention ponds, run-off ponds, HOA ponds, spring fed ponds or...
Pure White Waterlily, Nymphaea sp.
Aquatic Plants, Pond Plants, Locally Grown, Minneapolis St. Paul MN, Waterlily White Waterlily Type: Water lily Flower: Brightest white, vibrant yellow centers Height: Leaves float on the water’s surface. Light: Full Sun, slightly shade tolerant Zone: 3-11 Water...
Dwarf Variegated Taro, Alocasia odora variegata
Aquatic Plants, Pond Plants, Locally Grown, Minneapolis St. Paul MN, Taro Type: Marginal Blooms: Foliage plant Light: Full Sun Height: 2' Zone: 8 Dwarf Variegated Taro has green heart-shaped leaves splashed with creamy white. Not a hardy plant but worth growing for...