We Know Water Gardens Blog

Ever considered how many oxygenating plants you should add to your pond? We have an easy to remember rule of thumb when it comes to balancing this equation  and what you should do if you have fish in your pond. Read on to learn more!

You don't have to be a gardener to enjoy growing plants in pots or containers. In fact, many people who love gardening just like to experiment with different types of plants.

Not only is mint tea a refreshing tea to drink, it is caffeine free & full of other health benefits too! We love the versatility of this nutritious herb and believe that it is worthy of a place in your pond or water garden. Read on to learn how easy and rewarding water mint is to grow! 

While kangkong has been used in Asian cooking long before it was recognised as a superfood here in Australia. This easy to grow plant will reward you with a plethora of vitamins and is deserving of a place in your edible pond or water garden. Read on to learn more!

Algae is a natural occurrence in most ponds or water gardens. Managing algae in ponds is simple if you follow these steps & have a basic knowledge of why it occurs.

Not sure how to go about repotting a water plant? This blog will break it down for you, best of all, it will tell you how to divide perrenial plants so that your water garden can grow for no cost at all!

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.