Do you like mushrooms on your pepperoni pizza?  It’s a personal preference, but we all know that pickles don’t belong on any pizza.

Container water gardening can add life and color to any patio, veranda or deck. The only difference between a potted plant arrangement and aqua planter, is that the plants grow in water, not soil, within the container. It is too bad it seems container watergardening is not more popular than it is because it can create a very stunning ambiance.

Pondless waterfalls are not difficult to build or create. With some knowledge and 'tricks of the trade' you can gain the confidence to build a pondless waterfall.

Herons are beautiful and graceful birds. We all like to see them standing beside a small stream, hunting for food. We do not, however, like to see them standing beside our newly built garden fish pond, hunting our prized and very expensive specimen Koi.

Because herons are a protected species, we have to come up with methods of dissuading the birds from landing in our garden in the first place, and secondly, from picking off our fish one by one until they are gone.

When it comes to building your own garden fish pond or other water garden feature, choosing whether to do it yourself or hire a professional pond installer is an important decision – one that is easily made after carefully considering several key factors. Using the following guidelines and having a solid, preliminary idea of the kind of pond you want, you can readily determine which option is best for your individual vision and situation.

Lighting up your water garden at dusk and at night is a beautiful and interesting way to further the enjoyment of your water feature.  It creates a feel from your water garden that you just can’t get during the daytime.  Plants, fish and rock take on a whole new life when properly illuminated at night.  Imagine sitting on your deck or patio in the evening, listening to the trickle of water from your fountain or waterfall and also being able to see it in a whole new light!

It is important not to over fill or under fill your new pond with plants. Because the plants in your pond play an important role in developing and maintain a healthy ecosystem within the pond it important to have a plan rather than just put plants into the pond on a whim. Here is a rough guide on the amount and variety of plants that you should plant in new pond.

With some time and research you can fill your pond with the right pond plants, and can dramatically change the look of your pond.

Growing aquatic plants is not difficult, but it takes some knowledge in order to do it right. When you are facing the decision of what plants to include in your water feature it can be overwhelming. There are some basics that can help you wade through all the options and get you on your way to purchasing the right pond plants for you and your water garden.

The early spring can be a dangerous time for aquatic life, especially fish. They are just waking up from a long, dormant winter and have little in the way of immune systems to protect them from bacteria and parasites. In addition the fish will continue to be sluggish until the water temperature reaches at least 60 degrees Fahrenheit or so. They need to be well cared for during this fragile time period.