Fertilizing Recreational Fish Ponds
As in agricultural situations, liming and fertilizing fish ponds will dramatically increase the production of the system. A fertilization schedule can dramatically improve fish production in ponds...
Category: Water
Algae Problems in Water Gardens
Algae problems in water gardens are generally caused by the action of the sun and excess nutrients in pond water. If ponds are established properly and are properly balanced with the correct ratios...
Aquatic Garden Pond & Pool Construction
Ornamental pools have long been common in Asia, but their growth in the United States has been dramatic over the past few years. Many homeowners have built garden ponds to add variety and to accent...
Rain Garden Plants: Iris sibirica
Rain gardens are functional, ornamental landscape features designed to protect downstream water quality. By capturing stormwater runoff and allowing it to soak into the ground, these gardens...
Rainwater Harvesting Systems Guidance for Schoolyard Applications
Rainwater harvesting is the collection and storage of rainwater from roof surfaces for use in both potable and non-potable applications, and for stormwater, erosion and flood control. Rainwater...
Best Practices for Application of Harvested Rainwater on Edibles
The ancient practice of rainwater harvesting is widely used throughout the world and is gaining popularity in commercial and residential applications in the United States. Rainwater harvesting is...
Cyanobacteria: Understanding Blue-Green Algae’s Impact on Our Shared Waterways
In August 2014, news outlets across the country reverberated with the shocking story that a large harmful algal bloom in Lake Erie had produced a dangerous toxin (microcystin) that threatened the...
An Introduction to Bioswales
Meet Your Bioswale Do you have a linear or curvilinear path that is low-lying and less frequently mowed than surrounding areas? Does it often stay wet and “spongy” when you walk across it? This path...
Rain Garden Plants: Aquilegia canadensis – Eastern Red Columbine
Rain gardens are becoming an increasingly popular option for gardeners looking to create an aesthetically pleasing garden that manages runoff, improves water quality, and provides wildlife habitat....
An Introduction to Native Plants for SC Landscapes
Native plants have evolved in place over time; therefore, these plants tend to be hardy and well-adapted in the residential or commercial landscape. In many cases, established native plants can grow...
Bioretention Cells: A Guide for Your Residents
Meet Your Bioretention Cell Do you have a shallow, low-lying, and landscaped feature in your community that is mostly dry, except for after rain events? Does this area seem as though it was designed...
Rain Garden Plants: Muhlenbergia capillaris – Muhly Grass
A rain garden is a shallow vegetated depression designed to capture stormwater runoff and allow the water to soak into the ground. These gardens function as natural filters that improve water...