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Aquatic Plants: Pink Lotus: Momo Botan

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closeup shot of Momo Botan Lotus
Aquatic Plants Pink Lotus Momo Botan Momo Botan is one of the favorites of most pond owners as well as pond builders. Pond designers know that this is a Lotus that is a great performer that can be counted on to enhance the beauty of any pond. It is probably the most popular lotus in America. Momo is happy in Continue Reading
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Aquatic Pond Plants: White Lotus: Chawan Basu

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Closeup shot of white Chawan Basu Lotus plant
Aquatic Pond Plant White Lotus Chawan Basu   Chawan Basu Lotus  Nelumbo nucifera ‘Chawan Basu’ is a  Semi dwarf variety of the Lotus plant. It grows 2 to 3′ tall.   This beautiful creamy white single flower is edged in deep pink and measures 5 to 7 inches across. The dark green leaves grows 14 to 16 inches across with the Continue Reading
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Bog plants: King Tut Papyrus

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King Tut Papyrus Bog Plants in two pots
Bog plants: King Tut Papyrus   This Papyrus has quickly become one of our our favorite pond plants. It is such a nice combination of the giant papyrus and dwarf papyrus . It looks like the Giant but only gets about 36″- 40 tall. Large heads of pendulous leaves; greenish flower spikelets can measure 1′ across. This aquatic plant is very heat Continue Reading
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Bog Plants: Lizard’s Tail

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Lizards Tail Bog Plants for ponds
Bog Plants: Lizard’s Tail Lizard’s Tail is a hardy perennial with bright green heart-shaped foliage which is accented with 4″ – 6″ long spikes of white flowers blooming with a citrus-like  aroma from June to September. After blooming, they give-way to small green fruits that appear to look like a lizard’s tail. Shade tolerant and very fragrant, Lizard’s Tail is easy Continue Reading
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Pond Care: Beneficial bacteria: PondCare Microbial Algae Clean

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Pond Care Beneficial bacteria PondCare® Microbial Algae Clean PondCare® Microbial Algae Clean An Alternative Approach to Algae Control MICROBIAL ALGAE CLEAN is the first beneficial bacterial algaecide registered with the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency). This product contains patented bacteria to control green water algae in ponds with live fish and plants. The bacteria help establish and maintain a clean pond, Continue Reading
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Pond fish: algae eaters: Dojo Loach

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Dojo Loach Algae eater in the water
Pond Fish:Algae Eaters: Dojo Loach Like many other loaches, dojo loaches are slender and eel-like. They can vary in color from yellow to olive green, to a common light brown or grey with lighter undersides. The mouth of the loach is surrounded by three sets of barbels. It uses them to sift through silt or pebbles to find food. It also Continue Reading
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Eco-System – How do I balance my pond?

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Plants are probably the most important addition to your pond, since they directly compete with algae for nutrients and light. Add a wide variety of plants to your pond. This not only creates a natural look, but also will help reduce the algae in different areas of your pond. Place water hyacinth and water lettuce in your falls. These floating Continue Reading
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