Archive for the 'Ponds and Fountains' Category

Bog Gardens

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 [...]

Build Your Own Wildlife Pond

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 [...]

Building Rock Pools and Ponds

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 [...]

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