England's gardening guru Charlie Dimmock, who previously showed The Early Show's viewers how to build a pond in their back yard, talks about the plants that go best with inside and outside ponds.

Like land-based plants, aquatic plants grow in a whole range of situations, from being deeply submerged to damp areas. Pond planting zones are generally measured from Zone 5 – the deepest – to Zone 1, ...

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.

Backyard ponds have been popular since they enjoyed a boom in the 1990s, but in recent years demand has shifted to water features such as pondless waterfalls and fountains, according to Water X Scapes ...

Editor's note: An earlier version of this story was unclear about how to handle fish. Here are some tips for adding fish and plants to your backyard pond. What about fish? Fish can add a fun and ...

Native aquatic plants improve the health of your pond’s ecosystem and promote biodiversity in your yard. This article will familiarize you with some native plants that thrive in an installed setting: ...

Aquatic plant overgrowth can pose significant challenges in ponds, affecting activities such as swimming, fishing, and simply enjoying the view. However, early season preparation can help manage plant ...

15:37, Tue, Apr 22, 2025 Updated: 15:47, Tue, Apr 22, 2025 Gardens come to life in spring with an injection of colour on the tips of trees, grass, beds, and borders. But not all shades of green are ...

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