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Waterlilies for the Water Garden (Nymphaea)

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Dave Pinkney from Gardening Info Zone

NYMPHAEA (HARDY WATER-LILIES) All the varieties mentioned are propagated by division in early spring. Water-lilies normally flower in summer. For large pools or broad expanses of water: Area covered in a few years — 4 to 6 sq. ft. Depth … Continue reading →

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Growing and Buying Aquatic Plants and Grasses

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Dave Pinkney from Gardening Info Zone

Grasses for the Water Garden Grasses are grown for their foliage, as a foil for other plants and as an attraction in their own right. Between them there are dozens of species that are perfectly at home either in the … Continue reading →

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Design and Location for Your Garden Pond

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Dave Pinkney from Gardening Info Zone

The placing of the garden pond is important: to position it in the wrong area can be a disaster, giving rise to many problems and plenty of regrets. If you place it near deciduous trees, a shower of leaves every … Continue reading →

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