Life (as far as we know) started in water and is still very much dependent upon it. Find out about the animals and plants that rely on ponds, the history and key features of this habitat, and why we ...

You can trim back some of the plants dying back now but don't overdo it - the aim is to keep the pond healthy, not spotless. Finally, remember even a couple of inches of water can be dangerous for ...

A new water-garden planter does double duty by beautifying and clarifying a pond. The floating Barley Straw Planter is made of a foam ring surrounded by barley straw, which attracts microbes that help ...

In pond terms these are often classified as "marginal" plants 'cos they grow at, y'know, the margins of a body of water. Taking the DIY approach to this too, I walked out onto a lake bed that's been ...

A familiar scenario plays out like clockwork in Brevard County ponds. Just as mama and baby ducks, wading birds and tiny fish start to frequent the sprouting native plants, out comes the herbicide.

Central Park has 29 ponds, five of which are being supplied with plants thanks to the Healthy Pond Collaborative.