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when planting lillys in a pond..whats the best way to do this when you have
a liner.. obviously with a container/pots. does the size of pot matter that much? im trying to gain more shade in my pond..whats a good way to do this, using plants.. or whatever else works... naturally |
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"Destroyallx" wrote in message ... when planting lillys in a pond..whats the best way to do this when you have a liner.. obviously with a container/pots. does the size of pot matter that much? im trying to gain more shade in my pond..whats a good way to do this, using plants.. or whatever else works... naturally Planting water plants is always a good idea. It shades the pond, and absorbs nutrients that cause algae blooms. The thing to remember is to have a balance between the amount of shade and the amount of sunlight - you do want to be able to see your fish, don't you? You can buy specially made planters from an aquarium supply dealer (or pet shop), or you can make your own. My lillies came with the planters, so I didn't have to worry about that part. But they hold about 1/3 of a gallon of heavy clay (make sure it is clean if you get yours from a field or marsh somewhere). The planter is perforated on the sides and bottom to allow free flow of water. You can also order planting material made specifically for water gardens. I haven't used it, but I've heard it works well, and you don't have to worry about introducing bad things to your pond that way. |
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