Much needed...warm weather
Well mother nature looks like she's going to turn things around and start giving us in the north some warmer weather beginning next week. Usually May things start to warm up and it won't be long until we can begin putting out plants in the pond. A good rule of thumb is always make sure […]
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what a joy
Although we can't complain about the winter we had this year mother nature is playing tricks on us again. Signs of spring and warm weather and now snow tomorrow?? What gives? While walking through the garden you can see signs of spring trying to emerge. The fish in the pond will venture towards the water […]
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New for Dragonfly
We are offering a few new plants this year and one is the Water Willow (Justicia Americana). This hardy bog plant has flowers that resemble an orchid white with splashes of lavender and purple. The flowers grow in a dense, head-like cluster originating from its slender stalks. The plant will grow 12 inches to 18 inches high and […]
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love winter..
I can't say I dislike winter....when it snows everything looks so pretty but then this winter has been pretty nice so far. Temperatures are in the 50s today and the SUN is shinning. Unusual for January in Ohio. The pond is frozen but only a thin layer and the fish aren't moving much although I […]
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Fall is here
Its officially fall now and we need to begin preparing our pond for the winter and hopefully a cleaner pond for spring. I've listed a few maintenance tips to guide you through preparing your pond for the winter. I still have a few flowers appearing in my pond but I think they are almost through […]
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What's Up??
This frog is getting brave.....I can get close to him and it doesn't seem to matter. That is if I talk before I get to him so it doesn't frighten him. He likes to hid behind my Rain Lily. Maybe he just likes his picture taken hehe. I sure do alot of that. Now there […]
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Approaching end of summer
It won't be long and summer will be over. I already notice a difference with the days getting shorter. It has started to cool off some from the hot weather we've been having. All is doing well in the pond and it won't be long and the garden will be finished. I canned the first […]
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Summer heat
This has been a hot summer so far. Its important if you have fish in your pond that you make sure the water isn't too warm for them. As your water evaporates replenish with cool water. Your fish will be happy! The tropical waterlilies sure are blooming up a storm in my pond. […]
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lovin it.....
Its been a crazy pond year so far. First our weather didn't want to cooperate and get warm but then when the weather started getting warmer we were so busy I didn't have alot of time to write yet alone get my pond going. We decided to redo our pond this year, again, as my […]
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Bio-Clean Pond Clarifiers
We sell Bio-Clean Microbial Pond Clarifier but I have never tried them. So I did alittle research on them and thought I'd share the information. They contain beneficial microbes (bacteria and mold cultures), which eliminate excess problem-causing nutrients from your pond. They also contain microbes, which provide the comprehensive removal of bottom sludge. The microbes will not […]
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