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Marginal Plants - Hardy & Tropical

3 Mar 2026

Wintering over Tropical Marginal Plants

Many water plants are perennial plants meaning they will endure for a number of years, going dormant during the fall and winter seasons and returning the following Spring season. There […]

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Marginal Plants - Hardy & Tropical

3 Mar 2026

When Should you Divide Marginals?

Marginal Aquatic Plants When dividing hardy marginals, remember these plants are generally very strong and hearty. There are two basic types with different growth habits, which affect your repotting method. […]

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General

3 Mar 2026

West Nile Virus, Mosquitoes and Pesticides

Aside from the irritation and annoyance that mosquitoes inflict upon humans and livestock alike, the threat of disease pathogen transmission is always present as the current outbreak of West Nile […]

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Pond Construction & Design

3 Mar 2026

Water Pumps Provide Lots of Options

A common question people often ask is how one goes about sizing a pump to use in a pond or fountain. What constitutes TOO MUCH water flow, or TOO LITTLE? […]

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Water Plants

3 Mar 2026

Water Plants are an Integral Part of Asian Culture (Finding Aquatic Plants at an Asian Grocer)

A trip to an Asian market, based on a “hot tip” that cheap water plants could be found, instead became an enlightening learning opportunity about the Asian culture, a growing […]

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Water Plants

3 Mar 2026

Water Plants

A water garden needs more than water lilies for both aesthetic and functional reasons. Marginal plants, floating or surface plants, and oxygenating or submerged plants can enhance the visual appeal […]

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Water Lilies - Tropical

3 Mar 2026

Tropical Waterlilies

Tropical lilies are often thought of as a rather delicate plant in Colorado, best left to the “experienced” water gardener. This is far from reality. With a little effort, you […]

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