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? […]
Tips on Pond Construction
CWGS members who attended the May 16th meeting received information on pond construction in Colorado, from long time CWGS members Rose & Paul Swenby, a P.R. Landscape Co. In the […]
Using Plants as Natural Filtration
Kelly Billing, the nursery manager of Maryland Aquatic Nurseries (MAN) in Jarretsville, MD, gave the January program (Water Garden Society of Greater Kansas City). MAN is a large wholesale nursery […]
The Urban Water Garden Doesn’t Have to be “Natural”
Although the phrase “water garden” often calls to mind the image of a large, naturalized basin lush with waterlilies at its center and marginals punctuating a rocky shore, you don’t […]
One Water Gardener’s Thoughts On Filtration
“Filtration: to remove by passing through a filter.” In the world of water gardening filtration is the process of removing unwanted sediment. How this isdone is wide and varied. Very […]
Pond Design & Construction
A water feature adds new dimensions of sight and sound to any landscape. The sound of trickling water falling over rocks or the splash of water from a dancing fountain […]
Japanese Gardening 101 – Part 1
Over the centuries, the Japanese have developed a gardening style that has provided inspiration to gardeners the world over. Found in all sizes, and based in practicality, Japanese gardens provide […]
Japanese Gardening 101 – Part 2
Basic Pond Styles The Japanese recognize many different styles in their gardens but, ultimately, they can be narrowed down to five distinct styles. A “Japanese-influenced” garden will usually encompass elements […]
Japanese Gardening 101 – Part 3
Basic Garden Styles – Dry-Landscape Karesansui, or flat-garden style, was one of the earliest Japanese gardens. It became a major art form in the late 6th Century following the advent […]
Japanese Gardening 101 – Part 4
Basic Garden Styles – Courtyard Style The final style of Japanese garden this series will cover is the Courtyard Style, once the style reserved for the Japanese imperial family and […]