Recently we completed another project: a new rainwater pond which holds over 3,300 gallons of water. Since we opened in 2000 we have collected and stored rainwater at Bergen Water Gardens. The source of the water is the roofs of our greenhouses and it is piped to holding ponds. As we offer more varieties of carnivorous plants rainwater is especially critical. Carnivorous plants will not tolerate tap water which is typically high in salts and has a high pH here in New York. This project took … [Read more...] about New Rainwater Pond
Pond Construction
New Aquatic Plant Display Pond
Our final project of 2014 was to replace our perennial garden between our parking lot and greenhouse. We now have a 3' x 50' pond in which to display our extensive selection of plants for the side of a pond or marginal plants. This pond also features 3 premium products from Atlantic Water Gardens PS 7000 Pro Skimmer: 9" Weir opening allows up to 7,000 gph of flow. A trap net and heavy duty brush panel for filtration. A sturdy lid and a tough LLDPE polyethylene shell for the ultimate in … [Read more...] about New Aquatic Plant Display Pond
New Display Pond at Bergen Water Gardens Sept. 2014
Bergen Water Gardens is excited to showcase a new display pond designed and built by Tom Warmerdam of Acorn Ponds and Waterfall. Tom has provided us with a superb pond which is highlighted by a naturalistic waterfall. Filtration is accomplished by a skimmer and an Atlantic Water Gardens waterfall system, powered by a 2,400 gph asynchronous water pump. This pond also features a fish cave for added security for your aquatic friends. Tom installs ponds, disappearing waterfalls and smaller water … [Read more...] about New Display Pond at Bergen Water Gardens Sept. 2014
