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Old 15-06-2006, 11:02 PM posted to rec.ponds
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Default best value for plants in my pond

On Thu, 15 Jun 2006 18:08:36 +0000, tolwoods
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ive been putting a pond in my garden, im looking for advices and help on
what does the plants do for the pond and whats best value plants to buy

any help would be appericated


Plants filter, remove nitrate. Best value for the buck would be watercress
at your local grocers. Next would be conditioning canna bulbs for the pond.
Water iris, usually cheap, and great filter plant. Creeping primrose, water
hyacinth, water lettuce, to name a few.... ~ jan
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