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The Ultimate Guide to Caring for the Yellow Water Orchid (Cypella aquatilis) in Your Pond: Tips and Tricks for a Blooming Beauty

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The Ultimate Guide to Caring for the Yellow Water Orchid (Cypella aquatilis) in Your Pond: Tips and Tricks for a Blooming Beauty

on Dec 11, 2024
Learn how to successfully grow the Water Orchid in your Australian pond.
How to Create a Cottage Garden Style Pond

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How to Create a Cottage Garden Style Pond

on Nov 20, 2024
Achieving a cottage style look in your pond is easier than you think. We even have some Aussie native pond plants that will help you achieve this look.
Creating a Sustainable Australian Native Garden Pond: What You Need to Know

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Creating a Sustainable Australian Native Garden Pond: What You Need to Know

on Nov 15, 2024
Transform your backyard into a serene oasis with an Australian native garden pond. This guide covers everything you need to know to create a sustainable and beautiful pond.
The Ultimate Guide to Feeding and Nourishing Your Pond Plants

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The Ultimate Guide to Feeding and Nourishing Your Pond Plants

on Nov 15, 2024
Want to know the easiest way to keep your pond plants healthy? Read on and learn about our simple 5 step feeding process!
What are the Best Pond Plants In Australia to Control Algae?

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Discover the Best Pond Plants to Naturally Control Algae Growth

on Sep 02, 2024
What are the Best Plants to Grow in Your Pond that Control Algae? Read on to Learn More.
Top Algae Control Products for Australian Ponds

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Top Algae Control Products for Australian Ponds: API Pond Algaefix, Oase Algo Direct, and PondMax BarleyMax Pond Clarifier

on Aug 28, 2024
Want to know  the best products to control algae in Aussie ponds? Read on.
water Chestnut Plants

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A Beginner's Guide to Growing Water Chestnuts in Your Pond or Water Garden: Tips and Tricks for a Bountiful Harvest!

on Aug 21, 2024
Home grown water chestnuts are delicious, read on to learn how to successfully grow thes plants here in Australia.
Lepironia articulata (Grey Rush) Pond Plant with floating pond ring 7cm

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The Australian Guide to Growing Baumea Juncea and Lepironia Articulata in Your Pond's Margins

on Jul 11, 2024
Learn the benefits of growing  Baumea Juncea and Lepironia Articulata, Australian native pond plants, around your pond or dam margins.
River Buttercup Pond Plant (Ranunculus Inundatus)Pond Plant Australia

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How to Grow River Buttercup Pond Plants (Ranunculus Inundatus) Successfully

on May 17, 2024
Learn how to grow this Australian native pond plant to create a cottage garden effect!
Discover the Perfect Plants for Boggy Areas: Our Top 3 Pond Plants for Australian Conditions

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Discover the Perfect Plants for Boggy Areas: Our Top 3 Pond Plants for Australian Conditions

on May 08, 2024
Are you struggling to find the perfect plants for your boggy areas in Australia? Look no further. In this article, we will introduce you to our top 3 pond plants that are perfectly suited to Australian conditions.
Pond Plants for Small Ponds or Container water Gardens

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Essential Guide to Water Plants for Small Ponds: Our Top Pond Plants to Suit Petite Ponds!

on May 06, 2024
Do you own a small pond or patio pond? Read on to learn more about what you can grow in the smallest of ponds and how to maximise the space!
What do Australian Frogs Eat?

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The Fascinating Diet of Australian Frogs: A Closer Look at What They Eat in the Land Down Under

on Apr 15, 2024
What do our native frogs eat? You may be surprised to learn what their diet consists of!
Jobs to do in the pond autumn

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Essential Autumn Maintenance Tips for a Beautiful and Healthy Pond

on Apr 09, 2024
Keeping on top of seasonal jobs will help your pond or water garden transition into autumn and the cooler months. Find out what jobs you need to do this autumn in your pond!
What is a Bog Filter for Ponds?

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What is a Bog Filter for Ponds?

on Apr 06, 2024
Looking for a  natural method of pond filtration? Learn how to achieve this through the use of a biological system known as a bog filter!
Why you need to grow Marginal Pond Plants: Your Guide to the Best Options for Australian ponds and Water Gardens

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Why you need to grow Marginal Pond Plants: Your Guide to the Best Options for Australian ponds and Water Gardens

on Apr 05, 2024
Marginal pond plants play a key role in many ponds and water gardens. Learn more about our top marginal pond plants here and why you should add some to your pond today!
Water Hyssop bacopa Caroliniana Pond Plant Australia

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The Ultimate Guide to Water Hyssop: Why You Should Grow Bacopa Caroliniana in your Aussie Pond

on Apr 02, 2024
There's a lot to love about Water Hyssop - Bacopa Caroliniana, in fact your pond will thank you for growing it!
Australian Native Pond Plant Hydrocotyle Sibthorpioides

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The Ultimate Guide to Growing Shield Pennywort Hydrocotyle Sibthorpioides in Your Pond: Tips, Tricks, and Benefits

on Mar 27, 2024
At We Know Water Gardens we can't recommend growing some Aussie native pond plants and our Shield Pennywort is a great choice!
Pond Plants to Grow in Full Sun in Australia

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The Ultimate Guide to Growing Sun-Tolerant Pond Plants in Australia

on Mar 21, 2024
Looking for ways to mitigate algae growth and for stunning pond plants that will thrive in a full sun position? Read on to learn what to plant in those ponds in sun drenched areas.
Dangers to Australian ponds from growing Duckweed

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The Dangers of growing Duckweed: How Lemna minor Can Harm Your Australian Pond

on Mar 11, 2024
Have you ever ended up with duckweed in your pond? Learn more about this weed and the detrimental impact it has on our native species, and how to avoid it from turning up in your pond.
Grow Your Own Brew: How to Grow Your Own Herbal Tea with Gotu Kola, Brahmi, and Fine Leaf Water Mint Pond Plants

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Grow Your Own Brew: How to Grow Your Own Herbal Tea with Gotu Kola, Brahmi, and Fine Leaf Water Mint Pond Plants

on Mar 05, 2024
With half of the Aussie population consuming tea, we thought we should share just how easy growing your own tea plants (in your pond) really is!