Other plant problems include too few plants (e.g. no fish habitat) and the introduction of invasive plant species. This section will cover: The benefits of aquatic vegetation The problems of excessive ...

Lamb's Quarters Soft, green leaves shaped somewhat like a goose's foot characterize this weed. It's often found in gardens ...

There is a little problem, though… Here in the Southeast, our Mystery Plant is a true native species, and as such, would be ...

If you create a pond during autumn or winter there will usually be plenty of rain to fill your pond but you might need to wait until spring for pond plants to be available. Conversely, in spring and ...

“Starting in winter, when the plants have died down around the edge, it’s pond tidying time. “Don’t be too tidy around the edge of your pond - frogs and toads tend to come out of the ...

Have you ever wondered what plants and animals live in the many pond habitats near you? Well, pack your fishing net, we're off to do some pond dipping! Just look at all the different plants and ...

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When a space fills up with water, nature quickly moves in. The first to move into a pond are usually aquatic plants such as water starwort, then insects such as water boatmen, pond skaters, whirligig ...

The ability of plants to absorb micro- and nanoplastics from the environment has long been a concern. But researchers are now asking: Why not turn this concern into an advantage? Why not cultivate ...