We Know Water Gardens Blog

It is easy to tell a balanced pond, the water is clear, plants flourish and the fish are active and healthy. In an unbalanced pond, the water is often cloudy or a murky green colour, plants are decaying, and the fish sit on the bottom of the pond or even die. So how we can we achieve a balanced pond? Read on to find out how  in just a few simple steps!

Frogs like ponds that have a lot of tall water plants around them such as Iris and Rush or Frog grass.  If you look closely, they are often found at the base of these plants or even under the edging of the pond. A frog pond need not be a huge body of water, small prefabricated ponds and even a half wine barrel water feature with plenty of cover and plants is enough to attract a frog to your garden. 

What's a pond or water garden without pond plants? Find out how to arrange pond plants in your water garden and what grows best in the different sections of your pond.