Microbe-Lift PL is specially formulated for decorative fish ponds, lagoons and smaller water features. Adding bacteria to your pond is important. It creates a healthy environment for your pond, promoting faster fish growth. Microbe-Lift PL also reduces ammonia nitrogen levels, dissolves away organic sludge, improves dissolved oxygen levels and helps break down dead algae. Adding Microbe-Lift PL on a regular basis will seed and maintain biological filters. Bacteria contains photosynthetic bacteria which helps eliminate cloudy water by promoting flocculation and settling of organic and inorganic particles.

I almost can visualize the thawing of the ice.....even if its only 12 degrees this morning.  Today a heat wave, yesterday morning it was only 3 degrees.  But its February now so we can all start thinking about spring.  When the pond is frozen I always wonder what those little fish are doing under there.  There have been a few days this winter when the ice started to melt and the fish were near the top checking things out.  It wasn't long and they disappeared again probably thinking its just too cold yet to go up there.

I start getting anxious in February for spring to arrive and like many of you probably start thinking about what I want to plant this year.  We've been pretty lucky so far this winter in Ohio.  It seems the snow keeps wanting to go south......lucky for us but not so lucky for those in the south. 

We have alot to share this year and are really excited about our pond plants so let's all start thinking SPRING and visualizing those water lilies floating on our ponds and the fish waiting at the edge of the pond for their treats.  It won't be long now.

I thought we would share some pictures of ponds that I have taken over the summer.  Its interesting to see what can be done with a water garden.

A water feature can become an artful addition to any landscape.  A water feature should complement and enhance the landscape, fitting into the surrounding scheme and placed where they look most natural.   A powerful waterfall gives self-expression and fulfillment to some while for others, nothing is nicer than a stream flowing into a bog garden and lily pond.  Some enjoy just growing aquatic plants in a container garden on their deck or patio.  The possibilities are endless but the beauty is your choice.

Be sure and add a sitting area where you can sit and enjoy your garden retreat.

Plants in picture Thalia Dealbata, Umbrella Palm