Dragonfly Aquatics Blog

Dwarf Papyrus

One of our most popular bog plants is the Dwarf Papyrus.  I think its an unusual looking plant and adds alot of dimension to the pond.  It always seems to grow well and is one pond plant that is easy to grow and attend to.  The Dwarf Papyrus is a good bog plant to create [...]

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Container Water Gardens

A helpful tidbit for those who have container water gardens.  If you add some crushed charcoal (aquarium type) to your water this will help maintain fresh and clear water.  For example, if you have a 10-14 inch container you would use 1 to 2 tablespoons of crushed charcoal.  You would put this in the bottom [...]

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Container Gardening

Don’t have the space for a pond….ever consider a container water garden?  There are many ways to create a small water feature to enjoy and several water plants to consider for a small container. Here is a  picture of a container water garden and suggestions for plants.  You can create one using a filter and water [...]

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Tabletop Water Garden

There are all sorts of tabletop gardens and fountains available for purchase, but it is possible to take a favorite bowl and turn it into a miniature water garden.  When selecting a container, almost anything will work. Just make sure your container is watertight and will hold enough water so the pump won’t run dry. [...]

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