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Dwarf Water Lilies for Small Garden Ponds

Posted on September 11, 2010 by small pond keeper

Miniature Water lilies are ideal for small garden ponds Miniature or Dwarf water Llilies are a favorite for small water gardeners because they bloom profusely and add a pretty accent to the edge or when placed in the middle of … Continue reading →

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Water Lily for Small Pond

Posted on June 28, 2010 by small pond keeper

Here’s a video of a lovely pink and white water lily suitable for a small pond. The centre is golden and the leaves or lily pads are quite large but don’t tend to overcrowd the small pond with a little … Continue reading →

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The Small Pond in Dry Weather

Posted on June 22, 2010 by small pond keeper

Yesterday I topped up my small pond with a hosepipe, something I prefer not to do if I can avoid it. In warm dry weather the rate of evaporation from the surface of the pond and especially from the leaves … Continue reading →

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Frog in Small Pond

Posted on June 16, 2010 by small pond keeper

Frog Originally uploaded by AndyRob The smallest of ponds can support amphibians. I have one pond which is just a plant tub sunk into the soil, about 5 gallons maximum intended to act as the centrepiece of a bog garden … Continue reading →

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Not Suitable for Small Pond?

Posted on June 8, 2010 by small pond keeper

Can anybody identify this floating plant with lovely white flowers? I discovered masses of it forming matted rafts in the Shoulder of Mutton lake at Wanstead Park. The way it’s spreading suggests this invasive floating plant could be troublesome and … Continue reading →

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