EP123: Changing The Way Water Becomes A Garden w/ Kelly Billing

Mother Nature has been doing a better job of controlling algae than the solutions that have been engineered! Today's guest, Kelly Billing, is an aquatic plant specialist and a water garden expert.   Kelly shares some amazing insights on water quality management in ponds by natural means and aquatic plants.    In this episode, we talk about… Kelly's journey into the world of aquatic plants Reducing the use of chemicals for water quality management Ecosystem management based on the natural way of absorption of nutrients Plants that are both efficient at absorbing nutrients and attractive to use in ponds The importance of planting in the right place to create a healthy ecosystem An overview of the International Water Gardening Society (IWGS) Hybridizing aquatic plant species and the different approaches hybridizers take Learning what plants are suitable for one's environment, especially for pond cleaning Various underrated plants that are suitable for ponds and water features Removing excess nutrients from water by using plants with aggressive growth Maintaining a healthy pond ecosystem with clear, clean water with the right plants Benefits of growing lotus plants, including water purification, filtration, etc Mentioned Kelly Billing's Website  Kelly Billing on Instagram   Links to resources: The Pond Digger - https://theponddigger.com/   You can also check out The Pond Digger's products at: http://helixpondfiltration.com/  TWT Contractor Circle TWT Contractor Power Circle And follow his adventures in the pond world at: Instagram  Facebook  TikTok