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...
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....
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...
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,...
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...
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...
