A long-standing international benchmark The International Waterlily & Water Gardening Society (IWGS) has announced the results of the 2025 New Waterlily Competition (NWC), held for the 27th time since its launch in 1997. Over the past nearly three decades, the competition has generated more than 200 entries and remains one of the most anticipated annual […]
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Planting within and around natural water features and fountainscapes can be one of the most impactful and rewarding phases of any project. Whether contemporary or naturalistic, small or expansive, plants play essential roles in both the function and beauty of a living water ecosystem. Functionally, plants help keep water clean by absorbing nutrients that algae
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From Experiment to International Phenomenon How It Began What started as a playful social media experiment at Denver Botanic Gardens has now blossomed into an international competition that captures the imagination of plant lovers around the world. The Waterlily Weigh-Off—our annual contest to test the buoyant strength of giant Victoria waterlily leaves wrapped up its
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EasyPro Pond Products is excited to announce the 2026 release of Pond-Vive WG, a new water garden–sized version of its best-selling natural lake treatment, Pond-Vive. For over 20 years, Pond-Vive has been trusted by lake & pond professionals to restore water clarity, reduce muck, and improve overall water quality in lakes and larger ponds. With
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For pond builders, fall is often viewed as the closing chapter of the busy season. But when it comes to planting, it can be one of the most strategic times to lay the foundation for a thriving pondscape. Whether you’re installing a new feature in September or putting the finishing touches on a fall renovation,
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Add color and attract beneficial visitors with these pollinator-friendly pond plants. Pollinator Fun Facts – Small Creatures Big Impact Pollinator-friendly plants attract some amazing creatures. Learn more about these small but impactful animals, primarily insects and birds, that move pollen from one flower to the next. Read more: Learn how to attract pollinators to your
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A well-planted water garden is an oasis of peace and stillness. But take a closer look and you’ll find a vibrant, breathing ecosystem supporting a dazzling array of life. Some of that life has been intentionally added—fish, aquatic plants, maybe even turtles. But what about the unsung heroes responsible for the bursting blooms? These visitors
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Water gardening may seem like an established corner of the green industry, but in truth, it’s relatively young. Its journey from a hobby of the elite to a passion shared by homeowners and professionals alike is rich with innovation, trial and error, and creativity. The Latour-Marliac Legacy In the late 1800s, a man named Joseph
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The International Waterlily & Water Gardening Society (IWGS) is proud to announce the results of the 2024 New Waterlily Competition (NWC). The competition was held for the 26th time and has been one of the most anticipated events of the IWGS since 1997, resulting in over 200 entries. With more than 200 potential new waterlilies
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The dates for the 2024 International Waterliliy and Water Gardening Society (IWGS) Symposium are as follows: Main Symposium Tuesday, July 16th – Saturday, July 20, 2024; Optional Pre-Symposium Day Tuesday, July 16, 2024; and optional Post-Symposium Day Saturday, July 20, 2024.
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