Many Sorts Of Plants Are Suitable For An Aquatic Garden
Water features in gardens are a source of enjoyment to many
gardeners. They add an interesting aspect and can be very
restful. There are a lot of products and advice available
for anyone wanting to start an aquatic garden. You don't
need a lot of space and a basic pond doesn't have to be very
expensive. Some gardeners like to go a bit further and put a
fountain or a statue with the pond.
The pond will benefit from some water garden plants. In
addition to assisting in keeping the pond in a healthy
condition, they will be an attractive feature. Water Lilies
are particularly popular for their delicate flowers that sit
on the water's surface. Most of the plant is submerged and
they need to be placed 1-2 feet below the surface. They are
put into containers sometimes. Another example of a
submerged water plant is the Parrot Feather. These plants
are an asset to the aquatic garden if there are fish in the
pond because they stimulate oxygen.
There are other plants that are visible on the surface but
their roots lie underwater. This type is called marginal
plants and they are placed in a pot at just below the
surface. Varieties include the iris, arrowhead, lotus,
elephant ear or pickerelweed. The other sort of plants,
suitable for an aquatic garden, are the ones that float on
the surface. These are very useful as they decrease the
presence of algae in the pond by providing shade. They need
careful control however, as they grow and spread very
quickly. Varieties include the water hyacinth, water
spangle, water clover and mosquito fern.
Of course, a water garden is most appealing when it contains
fish. Goldfish, such as shubunkin, common goldfish and wakin,
are very popular. Koi are very attractive and some varieties
are expensive. Other choices include minnows, golden orfe
and golden tench. Most fish survive happily without heating
but a heater may be needed in particularly cold places
during winter, just to stop the water from freezing up.
Pumps and filtration equipment is necessary, in order to
maintain the oxygen levels that the fish require.
The reason that pond water appears green is because of the
growth of algae. This must not be allowed to take over, as
the blanket weed variety is apt to do if not removed. It is
a particular problem during warm weather but there are
various methods to keep algae under control in an aquatic
garden.
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