Category Archives: Small Pond

Growing Herbs in a Small Pond

Posted on July 17, 2011 by small pond keeper

Everybody knows that even small ponds require water plants, in the form of oxygenators and marginals, floating plants and filtering aquatics, but how many actually grow useful plants as one as decorative and functional ones in the garden pond? I … Continue reading →

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Underwater Pond Photography

Posted on October 9, 2010 by small pond keeper

I’ve always wondered what it would take to get some good underwater pond photography pictures, and so we’ll b looking at that subject in some detail over the winter here on the Small Pond blog. To whet your appetite, here’s … 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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