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Brand new to garden ponds
Gail Futoran wrote:
Many pond plants do fine taking nutrients from the water column. I had my hardy water lily in a pot, it outgrew it, I split it several times, tossed it in other ponds and the "babies" are doing fine without being potted. Many years ago I visited an exhibit sponsored by some agricultural firm at DisneyWorld's EPCOT where they were growing corn? in nothing but air and misting water. I remember being impressed by the huge size of the plants and at the massive root systems just hanging there. Some on this list may remember (or even still have some in their basement) as this is a favored way to grow pot. Dirt is simply a mechanical device to hold the plant in place, insulate the roots from freezing or cooking, and provide a holding place for the nutrients to reside while waiting for water to transport them to the roots. If you anchor or allow the plants to float, have moderate temperatures, and the water is already full of nutrients, Bob's your uncle. BTW, how do bamboo roots pierce the liner? Do they have barbs? Chip |
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