A blog supporting cultivation of tropical water lilies.
Posted on
August 24th, 2008
by enzo
While tropical water lilies do best in full sun, there are a good assortment that can also thrive in a shady pond or water garden. This is also known as part sun which means at least 4 hours of sunlight per day. Depending on how shady your water garden is you can enjoy tropical water lilies in colors of autumn, blue, chartreuse, pink, purple, white, and yellow! Generally speaking, this is the order of tropical water lilies from strongest to weakest:
Viviparous blues and purples > viviparous (other colors) > day blooming blue and purples > day blooming (other colors).
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Posted on
August 19th, 2008
by enzo
Pond owners in hurricane prone areas need to be prepared for a natural disaster. Its always best to plan for a near worst-case scenario. Sometimes there is a mandatory evacuation and then you can only hope for the best. Other times, a storm comes through and causes a loss of power for a few days. In this guide, we will look at the second scenario.
First its best to have supplies ready early–before you actually need them:
Supplies
- Battery operated air pumps (several)
- Batteries for them (many)
- Airline tubing
- Activated carbon
- Mesh bags for holding the activated carbon (several)
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Posted on
August 14th, 2008
by enzo
Fellow pond and water gardeners around the world sometimes struggle to achieve water clarity. Their pools of water have turned into pea soup or has become infested with algae. The battle never seems to end and they can’t seem to find a light at the end of the tunnel. Chemicals are brought in and while they sometimes temporarily help, often times they make the situation worse. So what is the secret for having a clear pond? Well, its simply “patience, education, and nature.” Yes, that is correct!
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