Aquatic Plants, Pond Plants, Native, Locally Grown, Minneapolis/St. Paul MN Type: Marginal Blooms: Foliage plant, late summer insignificant round brown flower clusters. Light: Full Sun Height: 3-4 Feet Zone: 4+, Native to MN Grass-like native plant, with dark green...
Pond Care 101! Ponds may seem mysterious and hard to care for but once you know the basics, they really are pretty easy to maintain, providing you with something beautiful and enjoyable year round! Spring Pond Care: In northern climates where the pond freezes over...
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...
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...
When it comes to what kinds of plants your pond needs, it’s important to consider that ponds mimic nature. Therefore, should have a balance between each living part. Too much of one thing throws the balance off. A balanced pond should have three types of plants:...
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...
