Cattails: Superb Reproducers

Cattail is an overarching common name given to all species in the genus Typha, which is the sole genus of the family Typhaceae. Cattails come by their common name because […]

Tropical Plant Division Workshop

Have you ever wondered how to divide and repot certain plants when you are preparing your pond for the season? If you said yes, we have the perfect opportunity for […]

Cyperus alternifolius (Umbrella Palm)

How I love Cyperus alternifolius, let me count the ways. This easy to grow water garden plant adds height, texture, and elegance to any water feature. I was introduced to […]

Butterfly Weed and Swamp Milkweed

Often sold as Mexican butterfly or bloodflower, Asclepias curassavica is a type of milkweed. It has a very showy bloom of red and orange. After blooming there is a seed […]

Nymphoides, Small Gems

One of the joys of plants we choose for our water features is the wide variety of sizes, shapes, and colors. While ponds and large containers allow for larger water […]