An aquatic polyculture is a pond and garden that combines fish and edible plants. Species support each other in this traditional aquaculture system. Imagine a garden that combines animals and plants working as a mutually beneficial whole to produce food. This is aquatic polyculture. What is Aquatic Polyculture? If gardening is culturing plants, polyculture is…
This easy-to-build water feature requires no plumbing, electrical wiring or expensive materials, and can be completed in an afternoon. A water feature can add a whole new dimension to a garden, with its relaxing splashing sounds and reflected glimmers of light. This mini pond with fountain is easy to make, low maintenance, and will brighten…
Building a water garden is a wonderful hobby, but it can take several seasons to get the balance right to create the perfect atmosphere. Patience is the key to success. If you are patient and willing to tweak your pond and grow with it, you will have a garden rich with frogs, dragonflies, fish and…
Simple steps to make a garden pond with useful hints and information. It is not difficult to make a pond for the garden. First decide on a design, then start digging, lining and planting to be rewarded with a decorative and calming garden feature. Choose a Pond Design To choose a pond design look at garden magazines…