Water X Scapes Blog

A water garden is not complete without aquatic plants. In fact, they play an essential role in keeping your pond water clean, clear and healthy! Some plants are used for shading and keeping the water temperatures cooler, some are used for filterin...

Filtration plays an important role in the health of your pond water. Did you know that many pond plants help naturally filter your pond water? Follow along as we cover the top 10 hardy marginal pond plants that will help with your pond filtr...

Green Pond Water? We have the Solution! So, your pond water has turned green. You've changed the water and it turned green again.  What do you do now? Get a bigger pump? More fish? A larger fountain? More bacteria?  What exactly c...

Spring pond openings take a little time and energy; however, it will get your pond ready for an enjoyable, fun summer of relaxation. Maintenance of your backyard pond during the late spring, summer and early fall should not take a lot of work unless...

You do not need a huge pond dug into the ground to have yourself a water garden. Container Ponds, or Patio Ponds, have become very popular lately.  Steps in Creating your Very Own Container Garden/Patio Pond:  1.) Find the Right...

There are many different types of aquatic plants that can be added to your pond and they all serve a purpose. Whether it is to help build your eco-system, managing algae, protection for your fish or simply for aesthetic reasons. A common trend...

Zone 1: Bog plants (moisture loving plants)  > Planting depths of 0-1/2 inch.  >> The crown of the plant should be just above the water line with its roots in moist/boggy soil.  Zone 2: Marginals&nb...