Planting Tropical Lilies
I spent the day taking pictures of planting a tropical lily from our greenhouse to demonstrate how easily this can be done. Start with a nice size pot. I used a 16"x7" small lotus/lily container. The first picture is an example of one of our lilies that you would receive on your order. It's considered a […]
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Bog Bean
Bog Bean (Menyanthes trifoliata) A favorite hardy bog plant is the Bog Bean. It has large, three leaves that are veined. The foliage forms a creeping rhizome that floats out onto the water. The flowers are pink clusters that open to white, star-shaped blooms that are highly fragrant. The flowers will appear late April through July […]
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Pictures of Planting Lotus
Use a container that is shallow and wide. Dwarf varieties, such as 'Chawan Basu' and 'Momo Botan' should be planted in containers at least 24 inches in diameter with a depth of 10-12 inches. Your regular size lotus do best in containers that are 3 feet in diameter. Planting lotus in smaller containers crowds them, resulting in fewer […]
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Lotus
Lotus are grown for their magnificent flowers, food and medicine. They are revered as a symbol of spiritual perfection. When grown in a pond, lotus are best contained in pots that prevent their tubers from running rampant throughout your water garden. They can overtake other plants if not contained in a pot. Lotus cultivars are available […]
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Planting Soil for Aquatic Plants
This is a question we often get from customers. What type of dirt do I plant my waterlilies and bog plants in? You'll probably get several different answers from different sources. The main thing plants need from the soil is moisture retention, anchorage and fertilization. The soil helps keep the plants upright, holds the moisture that […]
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Pond Plants and Surviving the Unpredictable Spring Season
Ah! It's finally Spring, or so we think. Mother Nature has a way of tricking even the most experienced water gardener. We finally have a week of warm temperatures, things are coming alive in our ponds. After months of rain, sleet, snow and ice we are all ecstatic. Armed with our pond gloves, waders and […]
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Water Clover
Water Clover is a lucky charm of the pond. Its delightful clover-shaped foliage floats over the ponds surface. Water clover, a popular pond plant, is grown for its attractive foliage and easy care. Grows in sun to part shade in moist soil or water to 4 inches deep. It can reach 3-6 inches high with a running […]
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Butterflies
Attracting butterflies to your backyard water feature is easy. It's another one of life's simple pleasures that all gardeners enjoy. Some of the plants that will attract butterflies to your pond are: Butterfly Bush (Asclepias incarnata) - Favorite Aquatic Mint (Mentha aquatica) Marsh Forget-Me-Nots (Myosotis scorpioides) Lavender Musk (Mimulas ringens) Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis) Blue Lobelia […]
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