Tips for your pond : PLANTES AQUATIQUES
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Tropical water lilies and Victoria in Belgium: is it possible?Tropical water lilies and Victoria under the Belgian climate: what is realistic, cultivation in a sunny container, heating, overwintering, and the place...12 min de lecture
Herbivorous carp: what they really eat (and why they sometimes ignore your duckweed)The grass carp has a reputation for eating all troublesome plants. In reality, it is selective: tender submerged plants first, duckweed and...9 min de lecture
Where can you find an aquatic plant nursery? How to identify a good grower and choose your plants wiselyNursery, grower, reseller: what distinguishes them, how aquatic plants are cultivated, and the signs that help identify quality plants before installing them...7 min de lecture
Where to find aquatic plants online? Choosing the right shop and ensuring successful deliveryOrdering pond plants online works very well, provided you choose a specialist shop, the right season, and the right format. Criteria for...8 min de lecture
Edible aquatic plants: which ones to grow in your pond, and the deadly look-alikes to know aboutWatercress, water mint, lotus, arrowhead, cattail: several pond plants are edible. But water in a fish pond is not a vegetable garden,...5 min de lecture
Arundo donax (giant reed): what is it, and should it be planted near a pond?Giant reed, Arundo donax, is a gigantic rhizomatous grass. Origin, size, hardiness, invasive nature, risks to a pond, and better-suited alternatives.6 min de lecture
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Hornwort (Ceratophyllum demersum): the rootless oxygenator that competes with algaeRootless, hardy, and undesirable to algae: hornwort is one of the most effective oxygenating plants for a pond. How it works, how...6 min de lecture
Aponogeton (water vanilla): the plant that blooms when water lilies sleep, cultivation and tipsFragrant white flowers in spring and autumn, floating leaves, and good hardiness: two-spiked aponogeton extends the pond season. Depth, planting, care, and...6 min de lecture
Create a water garden: design a garden pond intended for plants, from choosing the location to the first bloomBuilding a pond dedicated to aquatic plants: location and sunlight, tiered profile, liner and capillary barrier, low-nutrient substrate, choosing species by zone,...7 min de lecture
Plants aren’t growing in my natural swimming pool: the 7 causes and how to accelerate their growth without feeding algaeSubstrate too poor, incorrect depth, late planting, water too cold: why plants in a natural pool's regeneration zone are stagnating, and how...6 min de lecture
How many oxygenating plants in a pond? The right amount, the right species, and common misconceptionsHow many bunches of oxygenating plants to plan for based on the pond’s surface area, what they really do (and don’t do)...6 min de lecture
Shaded pond: the aquatic plants that truly thrive there (and how to avoid the pitfalls of a pond beneath trees)Not all pond plants need full sun. Marginal, floating, and submerged species that tolerate partial shade or shade, the least demanding water...5 min de lecture
Can plant roots puncture a pond liner? The real risks and solutionsAn ordinary root does not puncture an intact liner, but certain sharp rhizomes and some trees that are too close can damage...7 min de lecture
Shade a pool: which orientation, how much shade, and what solutions are available to protect against the sunToo much sun, and the pond heats up, loses oxygen, and turns green. Too much shade, and the plants wither. The ideal...7 min de lecture
3 m³ mini-pond: creating a beautiful, balanced small pondA stable, clear 3 m³ mini-pond: depth, planting shelves, plants, fish selection, compact filtration, and maintenance.11 min de lecture
How to plant water lilies in a natural pond: soil bottom, deep water, and planting without drainingPlanting water lilies in a pond with a soil or clay bottom without draining it: weighted basket, burlap-wrapped root ball, direct planting...8 min de lecture
Constructed wetland for a fish pond: diagram, sizing, and plantsA wetland plant can purify a fish pond, provided that the organic load is taken into account: surface area based on the...12 min de lecture
What should you put at the bottom of a preformed pond: pebbles, sand, potting soil, or nothing at all?Pebbles, sand, or potting soil at the bottom of a 500-liter preformed pond? The most effective answer is often surprising: almost nothing....5 min de lecture
Create a mini water garden: tub, barrel, or small prefabricated pond - the guide to a successful small water featureA mini pond fits on a patio or in a corner of the garden and attracts dragonflies and birds within a few...6 min de lecture
Self-sustaining natural pool: how its ecosystem works and how to help it balance itselfA “self-sustaining” natural pool is not a pool without maintenance: it is an ecosystem in which plants, microorganisms, and small animals do...13 min de lecture
How to maintain a natural pond? A seasonal maintenance calendarA natural pond does not require more maintenance than a filtered pond, but rather different maintenance: a few tasks, at the right...14 min de lecture
Winding trails on water lily leaves: which insect is responsible?Grooves, tunnels, and oval holes on your water lily leaves? Each pest leaves a different signature. Identify the culprit and treat without...6 min de lecture
How to plant in a preformed pond: shelves, containers, and mistakes to avoidA rigid pond liner cannot be planted like a lined pond: narrow shelves, smooth walls, and limited volume. The containers, species, and...8 min de lecture
When to plant in your pond? A planting calendar, plant type by plant typeMarginal, oxygenating, waterlily, and floating plants: the right planting window for each category, the water temperature to wait for, and what to...7 min de lecture