Leaky Pond Follow-Up
Four weeks ago, Don looked at an ornamental garden pond that had sprung a leak. The water level had dropped and the water plants were dying back. The owners were not getting any enjoyment from the pond, because it was always half empty and they ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Artificial Rock Ponds
Living as we do in the driest inhabited continent makes the presence of water in the garden a wonderful luxury to which most gardeners aspire, that delightful sound of trickling and the lovely sight of the cooling liquid makes a garden ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Mitre 10 MitrePlan Project Planner - Build a Frog Pond
Story Title: Mitre 10 MitrePlan Project Planner - Build a Frog Pond This week on the program the team creates an extremely eco friendly and exciting project that kids and adults will love. The DIY Mitre 10 MitrePlan project for the week is a frog ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Plants in Ponds
Ponds, billabongs and rock pools all look a bit lifeless without plants. There is a good variety of possibilities and aquatic plants are generally quick to establish and easy to look after as long as their number one requirement is met; ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Lindsay Barrett George
Lindsay Barrett George is recognized widely for her striking illustrations of birds, animals, and fish in their habitats. She is the author-illustrator of Around the World: Who's Been Here?; Around the Pond: Who's Been Here?; In the Snow: Who's ... [... more]
Harper Collins |
Waldecks Osborne Park
With the weather warming up many gardeners are turning to the area of the garden that makes them feel the coolest and the pond needs some work to get it ready for the summer entertaining season. More home owners are installing a water feature in ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Vivian French
High above the mountain village of Fracture, trouble is brewing. The sorceress Lady Lamorna wants a skull-studded gown of deep black velvet, but her treasure chest is empty... When a mother brings her daughter to a pond to collect some frog ... [... more]
Random House |
Shambles In A Pond
Mix the cold water with the gelatine and allow to soak for a few minutes. Pour in the boiling water, and sugar and stir until dissolved. Strain the pureed raspberries and add to the jelly mixture with a little pink food colouring if desired. Add ... [... more]
Australian Womens Weekly |
Fixing a Leaking Pond
Although water features are wonderful things to have in a garden, they are very high maintenance. In fact, most ornamental ponds in most gardens leak. Don looked at a classic example. The water level had dropped and the water plants were dying ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Building a Frog Pond
Don showed how to create two gorgeous frog ponds in your backyard. Details on constructing both, plus tips on how to attract other wildlife back to your garden are in the March issue of Burke's Backyard Magazine. [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Fish Pond Makeover
Running water in a garden can help to create the feeling of having your own little retreat, a place for contemplating and an escape from the everyday pressures of life. If well designed, fish ponds can also provide an interesting focal point and ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Siamese Fighting Fish
The Siamese Fighting Fish is native to the South-East Asian region of Thailand (formerly Siam), Cambodia and Vietnam. It survives in the wild anywhere where still water lies, such as rice paddies, stagnant ponds and road-side drains. The species ... [... more]
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