Ok guys. I have a question about water lilies. I have about 15 of them and
the problem is those pond pots we use to plant them in. You know the ones I
mean. They're the large size black plastic stiff mesh like ones. I line
them with a poly/cotton cloth to help keep the soil from oozing out. Then I
cover the soil with gravel. The soil still oozes out as the lily sinks
lower and lower in the pot. What kind of pots are you people using for your
water lilies? What kind of soil? Is anyone using large regular plastic or
clay/crock pots?

Right now I'm using a nice heavy clay soil they thrive in. All suggestions
are appreciated. :-)

--
Carol...
My website:
http://www.heartoftn.net/users/windsong/index.html
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On Sun, 29 Feb 2004 22:38:10 -0600, "~ Windsong ~"
wrote:

Ok guys. I have a question about water lilies. I have about 15 of them and
the problem is those pond pots we use to plant them in. You know the ones I
mean. They're the large size black plastic stiff mesh like ones. I line
them with a poly/cotton cloth to help keep the soil from oozing out. Then I
cover the soil with gravel. The soil still oozes out as the lily sinks
lower and lower in the pot. What kind of pots are you people using for your
water lilies? What kind of soil? Is anyone using large regular plastic or
clay/crock pots?

Right now I'm using a nice heavy clay soil they thrive in. All suggestions
are appreciated. :-)

--
Carol...
My website:
http://www.heartoftn.net/users/windsong/index.html
[Insert humorous, clever or profound quote here]
~~~~~~~~~{@ ~~~~~~~~~{@ ~~~~~~~~~{@

I use 18-inch diameter 7-inch deep plastic pots from Home Depot.
No holes. I've heard that hardy lilies want large diameter shallow
pots. Last season I used the Schultz Aquatic soil - it's like a
ceramic and is perfectly clean. I'm getting ready to re-pot now and
will be using a mix of that, composted steer manure, and a little 'Koi
Clay'. Clay soil seems to be popular, but I don't have access to
any. I tried aKwatik fertilizers last year but found they clogged too
easily. Making my own this year.

Steve J. Noll | Ventura California
| Glass Block Pond http://www.kissingfrogs.tv

On Sun, 29 Feb 2004 22:38:10 -0600, "~ Windsong ~"
wrote:

Ok guys. I have a question about water lilies. I have about 15 of them and
the problem is those pond pots we use to plant them in. You know the ones I
mean. They're the large size black plastic stiff mesh like ones. I line
them with a poly/cotton cloth to help keep the soil from oozing out. Then I
cover the soil with gravel. The soil still oozes out as the lily sinks
lower and lower in the pot. What kind of pots are you people using for your
water lilies? What kind of soil? Is anyone using large regular plastic or
clay/crock pots?

Right now I'm using a nice heavy clay soil they thrive in. All suggestions
are appreciated. :-)

--
Carol...
My website:
http://www.heartoftn.net/users/windsong/index.html
[Insert humorous, clever or profound quote here]
~~~~~~~~~{@ ~~~~~~~~~{@ ~~~~~~~~~{@

I use 18-inch diameter 7-inch deep plastic pots from Home Depot.
No holes. I've heard that hardy lilies want large diameter shallow
pots. Last season I used the Schultz Aquatic soil - it's like a
ceramic and is perfectly clean. I'm getting ready to re-pot now and
will be using a mix of that, composted steer manure, and a little 'Koi
Clay'. Clay soil seems to be popular, but I don't have access to
any. I tried aKwatik fertilizers last year but found they clogged too
easily. Making my own this year.

Steve J. Noll | Ventura California
| Glass Block Pond http://www.kissingfrogs.tv

On Sun, 29 Feb 2004 22:38:10 -0600, "~ Windsong ~"
wrote:

Ok guys. I have a question about water lilies. I have about 15 of them and
the problem is those pond pots we use to plant them in. You know the ones I
mean. They're the large size black plastic stiff mesh like ones. I line
them with a poly/cotton cloth to help keep the soil from oozing out. Then I
cover the soil with gravel. The soil still oozes out as the lily sinks
lower and lower in the pot. What kind of pots are you people using for your
water lilies? What kind of soil? Is anyone using large regular plastic or
clay/crock pots?

Right now I'm using a nice heavy clay soil they thrive in. All suggestions
are appreciated. :-)

--
Carol...
My website:
http://www.heartoftn.net/users/windsong/index.html
[Insert humorous, clever or profound quote here]
~~~~~~~~~{@ ~~~~~~~~~{@ ~~~~~~~~~{@

I use 18-inch diameter 7-inch deep plastic pots from Home Depot.
No holes. I've heard that hardy lilies want large diameter shallow
pots. Last season I used the Schultz Aquatic soil - it's like a
ceramic and is perfectly clean. I'm getting ready to re-pot now and
will be using a mix of that, composted steer manure, and a little 'Koi
Clay'. Clay soil seems to be popular, but I don't have access to
any. I tried aKwatik fertilizers last year but found they clogged too
easily. Making my own this year.

Steve J. Noll | Ventura California
| Glass Block Pond http://www.kissingfrogs.tv

Hi Carol - I tried the mesh like pots and had the same problem - I switched
to the semi stiff solid plastic ones - work fine, - I also quit using pea
gravel and went to larger "lake stone" - smooth, 1" - 2" dia - now fish
don't pick up stones and spit them all over pond floor :~
Gale :~)
Ok guys. I have a question about water lilies. I have about 15 of them
and
the problem is those pond pots we use to plant them in. You know the ones
I
mean. They're the large size black plastic stiff mesh like ones. I line
them with a poly/cotton cloth to help keep the soil from oozing out. Then
I
cover the soil with gravel. The soil still oozes out as the lily sinks
lower and lower in the pot. What kind of pots are you people using for
your
water lilies? What kind of soil? Is anyone using large regular plastic
or
clay/crock pots?

Right now I'm using a nice heavy clay soil they thrive in. All
suggestions
are appreciated. :-)

--
Carol...
My website:
http://www.heartoftn.net/users/windsong/index.html
[Insert humorous, clever or profound quote here]
~~~~~~~~~{@ ~~~~~~~~~{@ ~~~~~~~~~{@

Hi Carol - I tried the mesh like pots and had the same problem - I switched
to the semi stiff solid plastic ones - work fine, - I also quit using pea
gravel and went to larger "lake stone" - smooth, 1" - 2" dia - now fish
don't pick up stones and spit them all over pond floor :~
Gale :~)
Ok guys. I have a question about water lilies. I have about 15 of them
and
the problem is those pond pots we use to plant them in. You know the ones
I
mean. They're the large size black plastic stiff mesh like ones. I line
them with a poly/cotton cloth to help keep the soil from oozing out. Then
I
cover the soil with gravel. The soil still oozes out as the lily sinks
lower and lower in the pot. What kind of pots are you people using for
your
water lilies? What kind of soil? Is anyone using large regular plastic
or
clay/crock pots?

Right now I'm using a nice heavy clay soil they thrive in. All
suggestions
are appreciated. :-)

--
Carol...
My website:
http://www.heartoftn.net/users/windsong/index.html
[Insert humorous, clever or profound quote here]
~~~~~~~~~{@ ~~~~~~~~~{@ ~~~~~~~~~{@

I don't use any soil in my lillys and they do fine. I use those baskets
with just river rock in them.



http://community.webtv.net/rebeljoe/POND

I don't use any soil in my lillys and they do fine. I use those baskets
with just river rock in them.



http://community.webtv.net/rebeljoe/POND

On Sun, 29 Feb 2004 22:38:10 -0600, "~ Windsong ~"
wrote:

Ok guys. I have a question about water lilies. I have about 15 of them and
the problem is those pond pots we use to plant them in. You know the ones I
mean. They're the large size black plastic stiff mesh like ones. I line
them with a poly/cotton cloth to help keep the soil from oozing out. Then I
cover the soil with gravel. The soil still oozes out as the lily sinks
lower and lower in the pot. What kind of pots are you people using for your
water lilies? What kind of soil? Is anyone using large regular plastic or
clay/crock pots?

Right now I'm using a nice heavy clay soil they thrive in. All suggestions
are appreciated. :-)

--
Carol...
My website:
http://www.heartoftn.net/users/windsong/index.html
[Insert humorous, clever or profound quote here]
~~~~~~~~~{@ ~~~~~~~~~{@ ~~~~~~~~~{@

I use 18-inch diameter 7-inch deep plastic pots from Home Depot.
No holes. I've heard that hardy lilies want large diameter shallow
pots. Last season I used the Schultz Aquatic soil - it's like a
ceramic and is perfectly clean. I'm getting ready to re-pot now and
will be using a mix of that, composted steer manure, and a little 'Koi
Clay'. Clay soil seems to be popular, but I don't have access to
any. I tried aKwatik fertilizers last year but found they clogged too
easily. Making my own this year.

Steve J. Noll | Ventura California
| Glass Block Pond http://www.kissingfrogs.tv

Hi Carol - I tried the mesh like pots and had the same problem - I switched
to the semi stiff solid plastic ones - work fine, - I also quit using pea
gravel and went to larger "lake stone" - smooth, 1" - 2" dia - now fish
don't pick up stones and spit them all over pond floor :~
Gale :~)
Ok guys. I have a question about water lilies. I have about 15 of them
and
the problem is those pond pots we use to plant them in. You know the ones
I
mean. They're the large size black plastic stiff mesh like ones. I line
them with a poly/cotton cloth to help keep the soil from oozing out. Then
I
cover the soil with gravel. The soil still oozes out as the lily sinks
lower and lower in the pot. What kind of pots are you people using for
your
water lilies? What kind of soil? Is anyone using large regular plastic
or
clay/crock pots?

Right now I'm using a nice heavy clay soil they thrive in. All
suggestions
are appreciated. :-)

--
Carol...
My website:
http://www.heartoftn.net/users/windsong/index.html
[Insert humorous, clever or profound quote here]
~~~~~~~~~{@ ~~~~~~~~~{@ ~~~~~~~~~{@

On Sun, 29 Feb 2004 22:38:10 -0600, "~ Windsong ~"
wrote:

Ok guys. I have a question about water lilies. I have about 15 of them and
the problem is those pond pots we use to plant them in. You know the ones I
mean. They're the large size black plastic stiff mesh like ones. I line
them with a poly/cotton cloth to help keep the soil from oozing out. Then I
cover the soil with gravel. The soil still oozes out as the lily sinks
lower and lower in the pot. What kind of pots are you people using for your
water lilies? What kind of soil? Is anyone using large regular plastic or
clay/crock pots?

Right now I'm using a nice heavy clay soil they thrive in. All suggestions
are appreciated. :-)

--
Carol...
My website:
http://www.heartoftn.net/users/windsong/index.html
[Insert humorous, clever or profound quote here]
~~~~~~~~~{@ ~~~~~~~~~{@ ~~~~~~~~~{@

I use 18-inch diameter 7-inch deep plastic pots from Home Depot.
No holes. I've heard that hardy lilies want large diameter shallow
pots. Last season I used the Schultz Aquatic soil - it's like a
ceramic and is perfectly clean. I'm getting ready to re-pot now and
will be using a mix of that, composted steer manure, and a little 'Koi
Clay'. Clay soil seems to be popular, but I don't have access to
any. I tried aKwatik fertilizers last year but found they clogged too
easily. Making my own this year.

Steve J. Noll | Ventura California
| Glass Block Pond http://www.kissingfrogs.tv

I don't use any soil in my lillys and they do fine. I use those baskets
with just river rock in them.



http://community.webtv.net/rebeljoe/POND

Hi Carol - I tried the mesh like pots and had the same problem - I switched
to the semi stiff solid plastic ones - work fine, - I also quit using pea
gravel and went to larger "lake stone" - smooth, 1" - 2" dia - now fish
don't pick up stones and spit them all over pond floor :~
Gale :~)
Ok guys. I have a question about water lilies. I have about 15 of them
and
the problem is those pond pots we use to plant them in. You know the ones
I
mean. They're the large size black plastic stiff mesh like ones. I line
them with a poly/cotton cloth to help keep the soil from oozing out. Then
I
cover the soil with gravel. The soil still oozes out as the lily sinks
lower and lower in the pot. What kind of pots are you people using for
your
water lilies? What kind of soil? Is anyone using large regular plastic
or
clay/crock pots?

Right now I'm using a nice heavy clay soil they thrive in. All
suggestions
are appreciated. :-)

--
Carol...
My website:
http://www.heartoftn.net/users/windsong/index.html
[Insert humorous, clever or profound quote here]
~~~~~~~~~{@ ~~~~~~~~~{@ ~~~~~~~~~{@

I don't use any soil in my lillys and they do fine. I use those baskets
with just river rock in them.



http://community.webtv.net/rebeljoe/POND

On Sun, 29 Feb 2004 22:38:10 -0600, "~ Windsong ~"
wrote:

Ok guys. I have a question about water lilies. I have about 15 of them and
the problem is those pond pots we use to plant them in. You know the ones I
mean. They're the large size black plastic stiff mesh like ones. I line
them with a poly/cotton cloth to help keep the soil from oozing out. Then I
cover the soil with gravel. The soil still oozes out as the lily sinks
lower and lower in the pot. What kind of pots are you people using for your
water lilies? What kind of soil? Is anyone using large regular plastic or
clay/crock pots?

Lily pots have always been a bit of a problem for me and the best
choice I found was 3 gallon paint buckets, but they fill up in a
season.

Last year I tried one lily in part of a 30 gallon plastic barrel and
it bloomed really well. I use garden soil and cover it with stones.
I do wonder how I'm going to get it out of the pond when I have to
re-pot, probably next year.

Regards,

Hal