Water Gardens, Ponds and Streams
Water Lilies
 Water lilies are a wonderful addition to any water garden. The leaves will spread across the surface of the water providing shade and refuge for the fish.
The flowers of the lilies are just beautiful and come in a huge variety of colors.
Marginal Plants
 Marginal plants are usually found around the perimeter of the ponds, lakes, wetlands and streams. These plants are used to soften the boulder edges and help create a smooth transition from the water in the pond to the terrestrial planting area around the pond. Most marginal plants prefer 1" - 8" of water, making the first shelf in the pond, as well as the edges of streams and upper pools ideal planting areas. There are many varieties of marginal plants to choose from.
Some hardy marginal plants are:
- Sweet Flag
- Dwarf Horsetail
- Corkscrew Rush
- Spike Rush
- Northern Blue Flag
- Purple Pickeral
- Duck Potato
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- Miniature Cattail
- Powdery Thalia or Hardy Canna
- Pennywort
- Water Forget-Me-Not
- Creeping Jenny or Moneywort
- Parrot's Feather
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Floating Plants
 Floating aquatic plants float on the water's surface while their roots hang down into the water below trapping sediment and utilizing many excess nutrients.
These plants also provide shade for the pond water, making summer algae control easier. Some examples are:
- Tropical water hyacinth
- Water lettuce
Oxygenating Plants
 Oxygenators are often the most overlooked plants in the water garden. They are typically submersed, and don't grab the onlooker's attention like the lilies and marginal plants do. These submerged plants are an important ally in creating a well-balanced water garden. Oxygenators help reduce algae by directly competing for the same food source. Think of them as nutrient sponges. They also provide protection and coverage for small fish and fry. They can be planted by simply pushing a bundle right into the gravel or simply sticking them around the edges of a lily pocket. Some examples are:
Fish
 Koi and Goldfish: We are fortunate enough to have what we consider to be the finest fish supplier in the region available to us. We are assured that the fish that we have to choose from are all quarantined for at least 2-3 weeks prior to sale. Great care is invested into maintaining the optimal health of the fish through regular inspections and testing for parasites and illnesses. In accordance to that priority, fish will only be sold when the weather and water temperatures are favorable enough for healthy transfer - usually from April or May through October.
We have a wide range of Koi and Goldfish varieties available which vary in size from 2" to 22". They range from decorative to show quality. Pricing is always fair, and the fish are always treated with the highest level of respect and care.
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