Pond Plants
There are many different kinds of pond plants for you to choose from, here are a few types you should consider when looking to buy pond plants.
pond water lillys
Lillys are planted at the bottom of a pond, they produce flat leafs and flowers that sit on the surface of the pond, these type of pond plants are great for providing cover for your fish, but don't put too many in the pond because these plants can spread rapidly.
oxygenating plants
Oxygenating pond plants are excellent for absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen as they grow, this type of plant can multiply very quickly also, so do not put to many in to start with, your retailer will advise on how many you will need when they know the size of your garden pond.
marginal plants
Marginal pond plants are usually planted in the shallow margins of a pond, there are numerous types to choose from that can really make that pond look amazing.
Before you add these pond plants to a pond make sure the soil that is in the pot is protected, cover it with small gravel so the fish can not disturb it. Also remember not to use ordinary soil, for pond plants you need special ph-balanced soil.
These are the three main types of pond plants to consider when designing your garden pond, there is also a great book listed below that has a lot of information on different types of pond plants for your pond.
This is a must read if you are thinking of adding a few different types of pond plants to your pond.
If you are looking for a great guide book all about pond plants then click on link to learn more.
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Smart Solar Floating Pond Lily
Solar powered Floating Pond Lily made from resin includes panel and pump kit and anchoring net for use in ponds or fountains.
Solar Water Feature Lily Pad with Anchoring Net and Pump Resin and Glass.
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ISLANDSCAPE 19 X 28"
Island scapes, Island Ecosystems for ponds and water gardens. Island scapes provide many advantages to the pond owner: beauty, fish and wildlife benefits, and natural filtration.
Island scapes are made of recycled plastic biomesh bonded by buoyant foam. They are pesticide and herbicide free, and durable enough to withstand hard winter freezing.
Each island contains: Tether ring for anchor, Island scapes growing media for plants,
Instructions for use, 5 year warranty, Plants not included
Islandscapes can grow almost anything – herb gardens, terrestrial flowers & shrubs. You can even cultivate vegetables and fruit on your islands as well as bog plants.
Islandscapes provide shade and safety from predetors. Roots and concentrated nutrients have a tasty "floating supermarket" effect that is beneficial to growth.
They also provide habitat for frogs and turtles. Islandscapes attract and bond suspended solids.
The open matrix and the plant roots provides phytofilter, a true four-stage biological system that removes phosphates, ammonia, nitrates and nitrites.
The effect on water quality is dramatic and completely chemical free. Plants growing on islands are 2-5 times more efficient in removing pollutants from pond water than pond plants in pots.
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