Water basins and ponds Archives

Yellow iris, yellow and water-bound

Yellow iris is part of the extensive Iridaceae family. It has the highest water needs of all. A few yellow iris facts Name – Iris pseudacorus Family – Iridaceae Type – aquatic plant, rhizome perennial Height – 8 to 36 inches (20 to 90 cm) Exposure – full sun, part sun Soil – ordinary Flowering – January to July depending on the variety Invasive – Invasive in […]

Yellow iris flower, also called marsh iris

Create a natural pond

It’s different from a basic fish pond, because a natural pond will tend to attract more insects, dragonflies and birds… Three square yards or meters are all you need to create a little oasis of biodiversity. Both useful and ornamental, the natural pond will bring you many advantages. Here is how to set up a […]

Lily flowers in a natural pond created in a garden.

Water lily, queen of the water plants

Water lily is certainly one of the most beautiful aquatic plants.

Meditation gardens – gardens that help build inner strength

Through gardening, stress can be managed and dispelled.

Set up a natural pond

Care for something cool – and refreshing! – in your garden? Set up a natural and eco-friendly pond in your garden, that will welcome lush plants and a host of little animals.

Marsh calla, a beautiful arum-like flower for wet terrain

Marsh arum Calla palustris shines in the shade, producing lovely aquatic flowers. Key Marsh calla facts: Name: Calla palustris Common: water arum, marsh calla Family: araceae Type: perennial aquatic plant Height: 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) Exposure: shade or bright Soil: wet, aquatic, soggy Foliage: deciduous – Flowering: spring, summer Hailing from […]

Purple loosestrife, a water-loving medicinal flower

With its tall pink stems, purple loosestrife adorns water edges. It also boosts our well-being with its medicinal properties.

Oasis of moisture: create an exotic garden at home

What does “exotic” actually mean? Plants that come from far away? Plants that look weird? Crazy lush growth and greenery like a jungle? As a concept, “exotic” can mean many things.

Create an exotic garden with endless lush growth

Create an exotic garden… bring the tropics to your back yard

What if you turned your garden into a year-round exotic holiday setting? Growing an exotic garden lets you travel between continents without even leaving your home.

Flowers, palms and ferns create an exotic garden even when not in the tropics

Toad in the garden? Yay!

Ok, let’s be honest – the toad doesn’t really have a good reputation in all our folklore and legends. It’s, to say the least, not very handsome, and often appears in stories as an evildoer’s acolyte… remember those witch brews calling for a few toad’s warts…

Weeping willow, a majestic waterside tree

Weeping willow is an absolutely magnificent ornamental tree.