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Brand new to garden ponds
On Jun 8, 12:01 pm, ~ jan wrote:
On Sun, 8 Jun 2008 11:49:27 EDT, Chip wrote: BTW, how do bamboo roots pierce the liner? Do they have barbs? Chip Take a look:http://bambootexas.com/YearRound.htm And those spikes are HARD. ~ jan ------------ Zone 7a, SE Washington StatePonds:www.jjspond.us I believe from reading the link that that bamboo is not the same variety as pond bamboo. Bamboo and many rushes have strong pointed roots which can and do poke holes in pond liners. If you use them make sure to plant them in HOLELESS pots that are very large so the root don't over grow the pot in a season or two. Using a mix of heavy garden soil or black top soil mixed with sharp builders sand make repotting and dividing water plants much easier. Small ponds are best for goldfish as the recommended size for koi is 500- 1000 gallons per full sized koi. Pumps, filters, skimmers and air pumps all add oxygen to the pond. Mosquitoes breed in stagnant water. fish love the larvae. Good luck, Gail |
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