My grandmother and her grandmother before her, all knew the value of having cat tails. Do you?
My friends have always touted me to their friends, about my knowledge of little known "nature things". Remedies, cures, and aids to improve your life. I am about to tell you one of those.
Fall is a great time to dig a pond. It usually rains less than in the spring, so there is less mud to deal with. The air is cooler, making the work much more pleasant and less strenuous. Here are some tips to keep in mind when digging that new pond:
There is something special and tranquil about the sound of gentle flowing water. Just imagine sipping on a glass of cold, refreshing tea out on your back patio or deck, while enjoying your own water garden. Beautiful, blooming flowers generally surround water gardens with a sweet fragrance that enhances the water. You can create a water garden as small or large, as you like. Complete kits to include a heavy-duty rubber liner (lasts longer than plastic liners), submersible pump, water, and tubing can all be found at your local home improvement store. Add a small water fountain statue, some lights, a few fish, and you are all set. These kits are inexpensive and depending on the size, range in price from $75 to $500. Statuary, rocks, plants, lights, and fish are all extra but you can create the water garden that you will love.
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