Like land-based plants, aquatic plants grow in a whole range of situations, from being deeply submerged to damp areas. Pond planting zones are generally measured from Zone 5 – the deepest – to Zone 1, ...

Native aquatic plants improve the health of your pond’s ecosystem and promote biodiversity in your yard. This article will familiarize you with some native plants that thrive in an installed setting: ...

What could be more relaxing than lounging in a flower-filled yard while listening to the sounds of a waterfall and pond? A month on a beach in Bali, you say? While that may be true, a trip to Bali ...

Creating a backyard fish pond adds value and beauty to your landscape, giving you an oasis for relaxation while supporting local wildlife. Whether starting from scratch or upgrading an existing pond, ...

Chinampas are a traditional form of aquaponics long practiced in South America. Cut down on time spent watering, weeding, and fertilizing plants and keep algae at bay with pond aquaponics. Learn how ...

Liz is a marine biologist, environmental regulation specialist, and science writer. She has previously studied Antarctic fish, seaweed, and marine coastal ecology. A natural pond is an excellent, easy ...

These days, habitat gardens are all the rage among eco-conscious Californians. They add native plants to their yards, patios or even balconies to provide food and shelter for wildlife. But here’s the ...

Researchers emphasized that public awareness remained a major contributing factor, with study author Barbara Barta explaining ...

When Joan Doyle was a little girl, her Lakeview home featured a fish pond so large and elaborate that she and her siblings named the house after it. “When my sisters and I talk about our old family ...

Water plants are an important component of any water garden. Without them, a man-made water feature would look intrusive and out of place. They encompass plants that grow in wet or moist soil next to ...