GARDENING TIPS TO MAKE HOME YOUR HAPPY PLACE

 EVERY OUTDOOR SPACE CAN BE ENHANCED BY THE 
BEAUTY AND SERENITY OF THE PERFECT WATER FEATURE 
From bubbling fountains and waterfalls to babbling brooks, streams, and ponds, you'll enjoy nature's peaceful sights and sounds with a custom water feature. 

If you're under the impression that a pond won't fit in your yard, think again! Ponds come in various shapes and sizes, and their versatility makes them a great addition to your landscape. Plus, you will love the music of the waterfalls and the birds and butterflies they attract. 

A pondless waterfall is an excellent option for those who do have space limitations, might be away from home often, or are not interested in having fish. They give you the same beautiful sounds of flowing water but can be turned on and off like all other fountain features and are very low maintenance.

There is a wide range of bubbling fountains and overflowing bowl designs to consider as well. Check out some available options, which you can install yourself or have our pond crew do for you.
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Keeping Koi and Pond Fish: 3 Basic Rules
January 8, 2021, Aquascape inc, Fish, Water Gardening Blog
EASY AS 1-2-3
There are three basic rules that will help you create and maintain a healthy habitat for your new finned friends. We want fish to be happy and your water gardening experience to be as enjoyable as possible. Once you become familiar with your fish and their basic needs, you’ll be well on your way to enjoying the full benefits of Living the Watergardening Lifestyle.
*Water lettuce and water hyacinth are iinvasive and are llegal to sell in the state Florida
1. Fish Need Clean Water
Your pond water should always be clean-smelling and have good clarity. On occasion, the water might be green due to suspended algae, or slightly brown due to tannins. Algae is expected in the spring when the plants haven’t yet reached maturity for the season. Once the plants grow, they consume more nutrients from the water thereby starving algae of food to survive. Ponds in sunny locations experience higher algae growth, but this can be alleviated by shading the pond surface with waterlilies.
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Natural Stone combine with Stacked Slate urns for an amazing effect!
POND MAINTENANCE TIPS FOR MAY
Think You Have a Pond Leak? Don’t Panic!
March 7, 2022 Aquascape Inc.
Unfortunately, ponds leak from time to time. Fortunately, they’re typically easy to fix. The majority of leaks occur in a stream or waterfall and aren’t hard to find. And sometimes during a period of hot summer weather, it might appear that the pond has a leak but evaporation is to blame. Follow our tips to help you find and eradicate your leak so you can get back to the business of enjoying your pond.
Is It Really a Pond Leak?
The first step in your leak detection process is to distinguish between a leak and water evaporation. Evaporation happens naturally in every pond and varies with the time of year. It’s also heavily dependent on the climate in which you live. For example, if you live in Phoenix, you can expect to lose up to three to five inches of water every week during the heat of summer. If you live in the Great Lakes area, you’re likely to experience just one to two inches of evaporation each week.
Aquatic Plants - Natural Filtration for Your Pond
Louisiana Iris/ Marginal
Water Lily
Parrot Feathers / oxigenator
Aquatic Plant Basics
Aquatic plants are essential in achieving a truly balanced ecosystem pond. They provide beauty and naturalization with a vast array of plant choices.

They help balance the pond’s ecosystem and provide valuable biological filtration that removes nitrogen, ammonia, nitrates, and other minerals from pond water. These excess nutrients are often the cause of unsightly water conditions. The result helps minimize pond maintenance, leaving more time to enjoy your pond. Without aquatic plants, your pond would not function as a complete ecosystem.
Aquatic plants

Water Lily
Tropical
Hardy
Night Blooming

Marginal Plants
Iris
Pypyrus
Horsetail
Thalia
Pickerel
Water Celery
Taro
Canna
Creeping Jenny

Oxygenators
Anacharis
Hornwort
Cabomba
Brighten up those shady areas with a container full of colorful plants. This recipe will do fantastic in dappled light conditions or can even take a few hours of the morning sun. This design combines rich burgundy with deep pinks and bright shades of green for contrast.

  1. Cordyline Auntie Lou, with its rich burgundy leaves, makes the perfect backdrop for this part shade color combo.
  2. Hydrangea Summer Crush®, one of the "Endless Summer Series" with its floral quality raspberry blooms, and compact size is an excellent choice for container gardening.
  3. Caladium Heart & Soul® from Proven Winners is a sun or shade caladium variety. Its splashy leaves make a great contrast against the burgundy Auntie Lou.
  4. Creeping Jenny is a favorite spiller for container gardens. Although it can be in the sun, partial shade is best in the heat of the summer.
  5. Sunpatiens® Pink Candy or any impatient in the pink family will add a constant colorful bloom to the mix.
Announcements
Earth Works' 2022 Spring Pond Tour
June 11th, 10 am-4 pm
Jump on the bus to experience some of Jacksonville’s most beautiful ponds and water features. Earth works’ pond specialist will give details at each stop and answer any questions you may have. $75 Tour tickets includelunch, cold drinks, beer, and wine.
If you can't make the bus, a free self-guided tour is always an option. The tour map and instructions will be available at earthworksjax.com on June 10th.
(If you are going on the bus tour, PLEASE MEET AT THE GARDEN CENTER AT 9 AM. We will return back from the tour between 5 and 6 pm)
Saturday Sip & Shop
So excited to bring back the bubbly to say thanks for all your support!

Please stop by any Saturday, enjoy the beautiful weather, and sip on a cool beverage while you browse our beautiful plants, ponds, and pottery. Find your happy place with us!

Every Spring Saturday, 10:00-3:00
We Would Appreciate Your VOTE!
It has been our pleasure "Making Home Your Happy Place" for the last 34 years! We hope we have earned your vote! Our Lawn and Landscape crews and the Garden Center team would love the bragging rights. But more importantly, they'd love to know they are achieving our mission to make Jacksonville a happier and more beautiful place!
As always, thank you for your patronage.
Come Grow With Us!
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