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Every water gardener has their favorite aquatic plants, but how well do you know the varieties available? Test your aquatic plant knowledge by taking our short quiz! See if you can identify these beauties by their photo and description. ( … read more

When you want to enjoy your water feature as the sun begins to set, be sure to add outdoor lighting. Most people think to add landscape lighting around a deck or patio, but don’t neglect your water feature for optimal nighttime viewing! Her … read more

Richard and Sally Bell of Bells Water Gardens, in the beautiful small country town of Newlyn in the Hepburn Shire, have been building and maintaining ponds and have been growing and supplying aquatic plants for the retail nursery trade for … read more

Your pond pump is one of the most important pieces of equipment in your pond, so why not learn how to take care of it properly? Oftentimes, pumps burn out or die prematurely due to improper care and installation. By knowing how to take … read more

As we approach the dog days of summer there are things that you need to remember about your water feature in order to keep a balanced ecosystem pond along with happy fish! Take a moment to refresh your memory with these 5 critically impo … read more

Daniel O'Callaghan is the owner/operator of NatureBuild and has always had a deep love and appreciation of nature where he grew up climbing trees, rocks and playing in creeks while growing up on horse farms throughout South Australia, New Z … read more