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Latest Blogs and News from Merebrook Pond Plants
We pride ourselves on being experts in pond plants for everything from tub gardens, garden ponds, wildlife and community ponds to lakes. We can help you whether you are planting to encourage wildlife, to create a delightful garden pond or a sophisticated water garden feature, or even to control the dreaded blanket weed. We’re always happy to help, so if you have a question get in touch, and check out our blogs and news below for the latest advice, hints and tips for growing pond plants for any water gardening project.
Butomus umbellatus the flowering rush
Marginal or centre stage? This native species is a good example of how adaptive pond plants can be. Generally it is sold as a plant for the margins of the pond, but we have found that it flowers best in water that is 10-20cms deep. Butomus loves it's silty mud well...
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Lets talk about your pond in winter
We get a lot of questions at this time of the year about what happens to pond plants as the weather gets colder. So we thought we'd talk a little about your pond in winter. Although most UK pond plants are fully hardy, they are also mostly deciduous, so their top...
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A place for everything – Creating a planting plan for your pond
What we all want from a pond is a happy, healthy water feature. A pond can be a beautiful addition to any garden, and if it is working well, any pond will encourage wildlife. A successful planting plan is key to a flourishing pond. It is a unique self-contained...
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