Properly selectedplants for the pondlargely determine the appearance of the entire pond, they affect the purity of the water and create conditions for the pond to live in by fish and various small water creatures. See how to choosepond plants , what to look for when buying them and how to plant newly purchased water plants.
Plants for the pond
A pond can be a great garden decoration. The surrounding plants and sunlight are reflected in the surface of the water reservoir, which is why its appearance changes from moment to moment.The whole effect will be emphasized by the selection of appropriateplants surrounding the pondand growing directly in the water. Because it is plants that are the most important element of a water garden. Their lush foliage and beautiful flowers emphasize the beauty of the pond and connect it with the rest of the garden.
When choosingplants for a pond , or for a slightly larger pond, apart from the decorative effect, be sure to also pay attention to the possibility of creating a he althy, sustainable ecosystem. To make this possible, it is necessary to place plants growing at different depths, oxygen-producing plants and floating plants in the pond to reduce excess light entering the water.
Remember, however, that fountains and fountains are not always suitable for combination with aquatic plants. M. in. for very common water lilies, avoid moving water.
Swamp and coastal plants
Thebog plantsare species that grow in wet or even wet ground, but do not tolerate completely flooded soil. Although some of them, such as the marsh marsh, withstand periodic flooding.
Coastal plantsare plants that are planted in shallow water 10 to 15 cm deep and sometimes even 30 cm deep. These plants can provide shelter to waterfowl and other small creatures (e.g. dragonflies and frogs), and also create the effect of coastal lushness and thickets, making the pond's edge area look very natural.
To make it easier for youto select plants according to the planting depth , we have divided the plants in terms of this criterion. See detailed descriptions:
- plants of the swamp zone (0 to 10 cm)
- plants in the rush zone (10 to 30 cm)
Deep water plants and floating plants
Deep water plants grow well in water deeper than 30 cm. This group includes, among others. very popular water lilies (water lilies), which are not only a wonderful decoration of a water garden, but also have an important practical function.Well, their floating leaves reduce excess light entering the water, which is helpful in preventing the growth of algae. Floating plants, such as eg Carolingian azole, also perform a similar function. See detailed descriptions:
- deep water plants and floating plants
Plants oxygenating the water in the pond
This group includesunderwater plants , such as, for example, spearfish, which play a very important role in the pond ecosystem - they purify and oxygenate the water. These plants are necessary if you want to keep fish in the pond. They also help purify water by competing with algae for the soluble mineral s alts that the algae in the pond feed on. If you will grow oxygenating plants in your pond, remember that they need a sufficient amount of sunlight to live. So you have to make sure that the floating plants do not cover too much of the water surface.
How to plant pond plants
If a water reservoir is to be an architectural element of a garden, you should not plant more than 1/3 of its area with plants. Before you startplanting plants in the pond- pay attention to the fact that the most important environmental factor of aquatic plants is water. The type of water (whether it is stagnant water or tap water) can make a big difference to the success of the crop. Remember - many aquatic plants hate running water !!!
If for various reasons you cannot plant the plants in the pond immediately after purchasing them, store them in a cool and humid place. In this way, plants for a pond can be stored for up to 5 days. Perforated pots and baskets lined with coconut mat or jute are recommended as target containers for aquatic plants, but it is best (if possible) to plant water plants directly into the ground.The substrate for plants for the pond(the ideal composition is earth + clay + peat, mixed in the proportion 2: 1: 1) place in a container, planting the plant slightly slanting upwards, and then abundantly and Water it several times, displacing the air from the substrate.Cover the top of the container with heavy and well-drained material (e.g. gravel, small pebbles, grit). Only the root systems (never the green parts, stems or leaves of plants) should be located below the surface of the substrate. Place the pot in the water in the selected place. It is worth paying attention to the appropriately selected depth for individual plants.
