Posted in Ponds and Fountains on December 29th, 2007 Comments Off
Bog gardens can play an important role in your overall garden design, as they provide a perfect way to include lush growth into an otherwise bare and arid landscape. You also have a much wider range of plants to choose from, as opposed to selecting from a smaller range of suitable marginals for use in [...]
Posted in Ponds and Fountains on December 29th, 2007 Comments Off
Building a wildlife pond and incorporating it into your patio design is easier than you think, as you’re really just building a pond, and doing a few simple things to encourage the types of wildlife you hope to attract.
No matter how small the pool, if you provide a area of clear water for a week [...]
Posted in Ponds and Fountains on December 29th, 2007 Comments Off
Using rock to form the edges and boundaries of informal pools is one of the most creative (and ancient) techniques in water gardening. Each single rock adds to the overall impression and feel, so be sure to take special care when designing and positioning your rock borders.
That said, the goal is to create a natural [...]