Pond care over winter is really important if you want your garden’s water feature to remain intact year-long. And the good ...

Q: I have a preformed water pond with three waterfalls. Last year, I had striped grass that hid the return water tube. Some little creature was ripping and eating the grass. When that was gone, it ...

15:37, Tue, Apr 22, 2025 Updated: 15:47, Tue, Apr 22, 2025 Gardens come to life in spring with an injection of colour on the tips of trees, grass, beds, and borders. But not all shades of green are ...

Nothing makes a garden seem cooler on a hot summer day than the sight and sound of water in the landscape. Fountains, ponds and aquatic gardens of all styles and sizes make wonderful additions to the ...

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: ...

Debra and Steve Koenig describe the 5 acres that surround their River Hills home in various ways. She calls it a labor of love. He calls it a tremendous amount of work. They both say it’s central to ...

You can trim back some of the plants dying back now but don't overdo it - the aim is to keep the pond healthy, not spotless. Finally, remember even a couple of inches of water can be dangerous for ...

October is a crucial time in your garden as the weather can suddenly turn very cold, windy and wet. That's why it's key to get out there and tackle all the essential jobs to prepare your garden for ...

The object of landscape gardening is to make a picture. The greensward is the canvas, the house or some other prominent point is the central figure, the planting completes the composition and adds the ...

Vanessa and Richard Crisler designed a pond in their Betton Hills backyard, not for fish, but for frogs, dragonflies, and other wildlife. It is shallow and includes a sandy, gravelly beach along one ...

There was a time when if you wanted colorful leaves in partial sun to somewhat shady exposures, coleus was your only option. That was then, but Alternanthera is now. Alternanthera (al-ter-NAN-the-ra) ...

Three members of the Earth, Wind and Flowers Garden Club will open their gardens to the public Saturday morning, May 31. The gardens feature a variety of plants, including perennials, annuals, ...