I absolutely love carnivorous plants. I kept a small collection of Sarracenia (pitcher plants), Darlingtonia californica (cobra lily), Drose...
Tennessee Water Gardens is happy to include this description of a bog garden and bog filters, courtesy of Nelson’s Water Gardens from a presentation they
We recommend plants with beautiful flowers and foliage to grow in bog gardens.
Building the Bog I used a soldering iron to make holes in a plastic orchid pot. This will serve as the watering source for the bog. Your container should be plastic or glazed and sealed at the bottom. I used a silicone waterproof sealant to close the drain hole and a spray sealant to seal […]
Bog Garden for Carnivorous Plants: Nothing livens up a classroom windowsill like some predator / prey action. Carnivorous plants are the mightiest of houseplants, but many can only thrive in a soggy, acidic, bog environment. To keep your carnivorous plants happy year-round, ma…
Find out how to create a beautiful bog garden, packed with flowering plants for wildlife.
Guide to the best marginal pond plants and best bog plants, including information on species planting, care, growth, size, benefits, and invasiveness.
HGTV.com showcases colorful bog plants, including calla lily, canna, Egyptian papyrus, burnet, carex, swamp hibiscus and buttonbush.
A small bog garden can allow you to grow a range of interesting plants that enjoy being waterlogged and in the constant presence of water. It can be an ideal solution for the corner of the garden that's always just a bit soggy or a garden...
I absolutely love carnivorous plants. I kept a small collection of Sarracenia (pitcher plants), Darlingtonia californica (cobra lily), Drose...
Terrariums are pretty easy to create and care for, you may have made one in school as a science class project. Carnivorous plants will “eat” flies, ants, and wasps when placed outdoors plus they come in many colorful shapes and sizes. Watching them catch bugs adds even more interest. Pitcher plants alone have a variety of […]
A small bog garden can allow you to grow a range of interesting plants that enjoy being waterlogged and in the constant presence of water. It can be an ideal solution for the corner of the garden that's always just a bit soggy or a garden...
Create a miniature wetland habitat for carnivorous plants, orchids, and other bog-loving species.
Primarily grown as a ground cover in moist to wet areas, Houttuynia cordata 'Chameleon' is a wide-spreading perennial with aromatic green leaves (when bruised), beautifully variegated with shades of red, pink, yellow or cream which contrast the bright red stems. Tiny, inconspicuous white flowers appear in late spring to early summer. This plant spreads invasively by rhizomes and may need to be restrained. Great as ground cover near ponds, bog gardens or moist borders.
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You don't need to live near a lake or a pond to cultivate your own bog garden. In fact, it's pretty easy to make one right at home.
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Guide to the best marginal pond plants and best bog plants, including information on species planting, care, growth, size, benefits, and invasiveness.
Some designers /gardeners are jamming lots of interesting textures into a flowering border but in many instances they are over doing it in my humble opinion! Plant breeders have gone overboard too;…
An illustrated, step by step guide to creating a bog garden (swamp) for those hard to cultivate areas.
When you plant a rain garden, you do your part for the environment, filtering runoff and protecting groundwater. Pick the right plants and you're also rewarded with a beautiful garden!
If you're looking to make a statement in your yard and have some low-lying ground to plant, the gunnera is a great choice for visual impact. Learn more about how to grow gunnera plants in this article
Looking for bog plants to grow around your pond? Here are 10 of the best bog plants that trive in muddy and moist conditions.
The boggiest part of a garden, where water drains at markedly slow rates, can be a sore spot for even the most experienced of horticulturists. Waterlogged
Various types of landscapes each have their own hurdles when it comes to choosing appropriate plants that will thrive, but one of the most difficult
A vigorous mat forming perennial groundcover with spikes of pink to red insect-f
The boggiest part of a garden, where water drains at markedly slow rates, can be a sore spot for even the most experienced of horticulturists. Waterlogged
Best Plants for Wet Soil - The wrong plants will most often succumb to root rot. Luckily, there are many shrubs, trees, and plants that like wet soil.
Learn how to build a bog filter that uses the natural cycle of the pond ecosystem. Naturally maintain balance keeping the water crystal clear.
Looking for bog plants to grow around your pond? Here are 10 of the best bog plants that trive in muddy and moist conditions.
Brighten a moist and shady area of your garden with this striking plant combination pairing the remarkable flower plumes of Astilbes with the intriguing blossoms of Great masterwort (Astrantia major), the colorful umbels of Yarrow (Achillea), the fragrant golden blooms of Giant Cowslip (Primula florindae) and the purple vertical flower spikes of Big Betony (Stachys macrantha). An easy and remarkable late spring - early summer border to enjoy!
