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:...
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...
A quick chart to help Minnesota pond owner’s figure out how many plants to use in their water ponds. Mini Ponds (bathtub size)1 Small lily or lotus3-5 Shallow water plants3-6 Floating plants Small Ponds (~8ft x 12 ft)1-2 Lilies or lotus5-8 Shallow water plants5-10...
Provide your pond and koi fish a happy, beautiful ecosystem with these plants! Fish love to nibble the water lettuce and water hyacinth roots as well as the roots of the floating island planter. Help keep your water clean and clear by adding these lush, blooming...
