The Spiked Rush grows best in consistently wet soil or in shallow water. Spiked Rush is a smaller type plant that grows an average of one foot high, but also have a wide spread, causing them to cover a large size area if not properly controlled. Call (818) 353-5131 for availability!
Water Poppies are surface-dwelling plants that float atop their deep green, glossy looking leaves. The plants will bloom colorful yellow flowers resembling poppies that are roughly the same size as the leafs. Water Poppy flowers only last on average for one day, but bloom in rapid succession through out the Spring and Summer. Call (818) [...]
Horsetail Rush, also called Scouring Rush, is a hollow and non-flowering cane-like plant that have survived for literally millions of years, representing one of the oldest types of bog plants available. Horsetail Rush can attain a height of up to three feet and will keep their green color year-round. They grow well in shaded areas [...]
Bog Plants Water Iris Irises are among the most favored of the bog plants. Their folliage is attractive and is good as a backdrop or as an adjunct to the other plants in the bog. Their flowers have an obvious appeal, being among the most exotic flowers in the hobby. They are useful as filtering agents in ponds and can be Continue Reading
Water Clover Water clover is a fast growing bog plant. It can be grown on the surface of your koi pond or planted a bit deeper. The 2″ four leaf clover floats on the waters surface sending their roots into the soil where they can. A fast growing plant that will help shade and cover the water surface. Four Leaf Continue Reading
What is the difference between a Tropical Water lily and a Hardy Water lily? This is a great question that I get asked very often. They are both very beautiful in their own way. But there are some big differences. Hardy water lilies retain their leaves all year long. So in the cold winter months although small they will have leaves. Continue Reading
How Aquaponics Works Aquaponics is the ideal answer to a fish farmer’s problem of disposing of nutrient rich water and a hydroponic grower’s need for nutrient rich water. Essentially, aquaponics mimics every natural waterway on earth. It is used to grow food crops in a concentrated, yet sustainable manner. And the great thing is the less you do the more Continue Reading
Planting and care instructions for Aquatic plants We recommend planting all plants in pots rather than directly in the bottom of the pond. This aids in the maintenance by making the containers retrievable, thus making plant care and pond cleaning easier. All plants do best in at least 5 hours of direct sunlight each day for maximum growth Fertilize free Continue Reading
