Dragonfly Aquatics Blog

24. February 2012

New for Dragonfly

We are offering a few new plants this year and one is the Water Willow (Justicia Americana). This hardy bog plant has flowers that resemble an orchid white with splashes of lavender and purple. The flowers grow in a dense, head-like cluster originating from its slender stalks. The plant will grow 12 inches to 18 inches high and [...]

30. January 2012

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love winter..

I can’t say I dislike winter….when it snows everything looks so pretty but then this winter has been pretty nice so far. Temperatures are in the 50s today and the SUN is shinning. Unusual for January in Ohio. The pond is frozen but only a thin layer and the fish aren’t moving much although I [...]

26. April 2012

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Much needed…warm weather

Well mother nature looks like she’s going to turn things around and start giving us in the north some warmer weather beginning next week. Usually May things start to warm up and it won’t be long until we can begin putting out plants in the pond. A good rule of thumb is always make sure [...]

22. April 2012

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what a joy

Even my dog is waiting for the water to warm up…..she knows she isn’t suppose to be there! I enjoy water gardening almost as I enjoy my seven grandchildren. They surprise me every day just as surprises happen in the garden. Although we can’t complain about the winter we had this year mother nature is [...]

11. October 2011

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Fall is here

Its officially fall now and we need to begin preparing our pond for the winter and hopefully a cleaner pond for spring. I’ve listed a few maintenance tips to guide you through preparing your pond for the winter. I still have a few flowers appearing in my pond but I think they are almost through [...]

4. September 2011

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What’s Up??

This frog is getting brave…..I can get close to him and it doesn’t seem to matter. That is if I talk before I get to him so it doesn’t frighten him. He likes to hid behind my Rain Lily. Maybe he just likes his picture taken hehe. I sure do alot of that. Now there [...]

29. August 2011

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Approaching end of summer

It won’t be long and summer will be over. I already notice a difference with the days getting shorter. It has started to cool off some from the hot weather we’ve been having. All is doing well in the pond and it won’t be long and the garden will be finished. I canned the first [...]

17. August 2011

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Summer heat

This has been a hot summer so far. Its important if you have fish in your pond that you make sure the water isn’t too warm for them. As your water evaporates replenish with cool water. Your fish will be happy! The tropical waterlilies sure are blooming up a storm in my pond. [...]

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