"Bob Hobden" wrote
"kay" wrote
Justadmin88;988994 Wrote:
Thanks for the replies all, I think what I shall do is just got for it,
but make sure the tub has sides over 2ft high! I know this won't
guarantee, but it might at least deter.
If they're in the garden then that's that - as long as they're not out
and hopping when I'm out pottering I should be okay!
Fingers crossed!!
Try putting a mini-water lily and a goldfish in it, and not too much
weed, then it won't be too attractive as a breeding pool.
This shows the sort of water lily you can get to grow in a tub/half barrel
type pond..
http://www.lilieswatergardens.co.uk/?cPath=114_115
and I would recommend Sioux as it changes colour as it ages and is a well
established variety.
Wrong link, should have been...
http://www.lilieswatergardens.co.uk/?cPath=114_120
although those above would be OK too.
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Regards. Bob Hobden.
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