Let's take a look at the best water plants for an aquatic area of the garden. Veronica (V. longifolia) thrives in moist soil ...

Water plants are an important component of any water garden. Without them, a man-made water feature would look intrusive and out of place. They encompass plants that grow in wet or moist soil next ...

The key to a healthy pond is keeping the water clear and ensuring that plants do not take over. If you have the right balance of plants and oxygen, you will encourage wildlife and your aquatic ...

Freshwater Habitats Trust said 20 clean water ponds on farmland increased wetland plant species by 26%. A nine-year project found rare plants almost trebled, while species that had gone extinct in ...

But rotting leaves after several months bring a layer of slurry to a garden pond which stagnate and begin to smell. The leaves which have already rotted will infiltrate the water with nitrates.

Extra £40m pledged for green spaces in England Surprise discovery of rare plant at 'ghost pond' The letter points out that small water bodies make up 80% of England's freshwaters and support over ...