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

15 April, 2024

What do our native frogs eat? You may be surprised to learn what their diet consists of!

Essential Autumn Maintenance Tips for a Beautiful and Healthy Pond

09 April, 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?

06 April, 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

05 April, 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!

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

02 April, 2024

There's a lot to love about Water Hyssop - Bacopa Caroliniana, in fact your pond will thank you for growing it!

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

27 March, 2024

At We Know Water Gardens we can't recommend growing some Aussie native pond plants and our Shield Pennywort is a great choice!

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

21 March, 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.

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

11 March, 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

05 March, 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!

Making Frogs Happy: Why Australian Pond Owners Should Grow Frog Grass (Carex fascicularis)

04 March, 2024

Attracting frogs to your pond is easier than you think! With frog populations declining around Australia, everything we can do in our own backyard will help. Read on to find out what pond plants frogs will love in your pond or water garden.

The Ultimate Guide: Growing and Caring for Golden Sweet Flag in Your Pond

28 February, 2024

There's a lot to love about this plant, not only will it look stunning in your pond, Golden Sweet Flag has medicinal properties and is a plant that can help remove heavy metals and other pollutants from ponds, dams and waterways.

Winter Frogs in Danger: Boosting Australian Frog Populations with Pond Plants and Habitat Preservation

24 February, 2024

Our frog populations are being threatend by chytrid fungus (Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis) during cooler temperatures across Australia. Read on to learn what you can do to help combat this in your own backyard and as a citizen science member!

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