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Natural Pond Design: Hiding the Liner with Plants

How to Blend a Modern Pond into Your Garden How to blend a modern pond into your garden so it looks natural, stays healthy, and requires little fuss. 1. Why Hide the Liner? Ponds are the heart of many gardens: they invite wildlife, cool the air, and offer a serene focal point. Yet the very … Read more

Plants That Like Epsom Salt: A Beginner’s Guide

The Science Behind the Pink Crystal Why You’ll Want to Read This If you’ve ever seen a jar of pink crystals on a garden supply shelf and wondered why people rave about “Epsom salt” as a miracle fertilizer, you’re not alone. Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate) is cheap, easy to find, and widely touted for boosting … Read more

Enhancing Your Water Garden: A Beginner’s Guide to Pond Edge Plants

Plants for Pond Edges: A Beginner’s Guide to Enhancing Your Water Garden Ponds are more than just a splash of blue in your backyard; they are living ecosystems that can transform a simple yard into a vibrant sanctuary. The area surrounding a pond—the “edge”—is especially crucial. A well‑planned edge provides food, shelter, and filtration for … Read more

Transform Your Pond Edge with Trailing Plants

Bringing life, color, and function to your water feature When you look at a pond, you might focus on the fish, the still surface, or the surrounding trees. Yet the area where land meets water—the pond edge—is often the most dynamic, shaping the pond’s health, the creatures that visit, and the overall feel of the … Read more