This section of our web site includes general information related to water gardening. The information ranges from plant selection to choosing the proper products for a successful water garden. Links are included to our Online Store for your convenience. If you don’t find the topic you are looking for please e-mail us with your question.
The information presented is intended to provide general guidance only, and it should not be construed as professional advice for a specific issue you may be having.
Rubber Liners
EPDM-II 45 mil liners are economical and easy to install. Fish-friendly, heavy duty, black material has a twenty year limited warranty. The expected life of this liner should be significantly longer when protected from sunlight exposure. Rocks or other coping will protect the edges from damaging sunlight. Rubber is the easiest liner to work with,...
Choosing The Correct Pump
While taking into account the size of the pond, the most important factor to consider is what the pump does in the pond. Does it power a waterfall (requires more water)? Does it operate a fountainhead or statue (requires less water)? Sometimes a pump is used for re-circulation only, with no visible water movement (requires...
Filtration
Biological vs. Mechanical Filtration Filters are used to remove suspended particles from the water (mechanical) or they process the water biologically, removing nutrients and organic pollutants using bacteria. A mechanical filter is attached to the intake of a pump and is submerged in the pond. It may also be a canister filter that operates under...
Preformed Ponds
Fiberglass Ponds The perfect solution for a raised pond installation or in-ground. BEST AVAILABLE ANYWHERE! These fiberglass ponds have a smooth black inner surface on a rigid form. The strongest, most rigid pond available (about 1/4″ thick fiberglass). Clean edges for a finished look are especially important for a formal pond. Available in geometric and...
Fountains
Fountains come in many forms. It can be integrated with a water garden or it can be a stand-alone system. A fountain can make a subtle statement or it can be a main focal point in the landscape. Statuary placed at the edge of a pond or out in the water is a way to...
Fish & Scavengers
Explore Water Garden Life Ornamental Fish Scavengers Fish & Scavenger Facts The living creatures in the water garden become pets and contribute to the water garden by consuming insects and algae. Springdale offers goldfish varieties suitable for outdoor, year round use. We also carry ornamental Koi and Golden Orfe. No pond system is complete without...
Water Lilies
Many varieties available bare root shipped directly to you or potted for pick up at our nursery. We grow hardy perennial and tropical annual (night and day blooming) varieties in a wide range of colors and sizes. These plants not only add great beauty to your water garden but also act as a valuable cooling...
Lotus
These winter hardy plants give a dramatic show in a water garden with large round leaves and showy flowers in mid to late summer. Unlike a water lily, the leaves are held above the water. On large varieties, they may reach up to 4 to 6 feet or more! They can grow best and largest...
Bog Plants
All bog plants prefer full sunlight. Those that tolerate partial sun are so noted in their descriptions. Your plants will become tall with weak stems in lower light conditions if they are not suited to less sunlight. The top soil you will need should be a good quality, heavy clay-loam mixture. Do not use subsoil....
Floating Plants
Planting is simple with floating plants, just toss them in and they float according to the will of the wind. Buoyant leaves keep these plants afloat, making great natural spawning areas for fish as well as protection for fish, large and small. Their best contribution to the pond, however, is the enhanced water quality that...
Submerged Oxygenator Plants
These underwater plants are very important to the pond ecology. They contribute to clear water and are sometimes referred to as “nature’s filter”. To be the most effective, they should be stocked at the rate of one bunch per one to two square feet of pond surface area or one bunch for every 12 to...
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