4 Valuable reasons why ponds need aquatic plants

Aug24

Aquatic plants perform an important role in all types of ponds whether in residential or public gardens, obstacles on golf courses or those that make-up the landscape of office parks. There are four important reasons to justify why they are so important.

Importance of aquatic plants

  1. Enhances the beauty of a pond, adds colour, gives height and bredth
  2. Keeps pond healthy by balancing the ecosystem. Plants act as a biological filter
  3. Pond water is kept clear and free of algae by reducing the levels of sunlight
  4. Creates a wildlife habitat by providing a shelter for fish and other visiting creatures

The best time of the year to plant is mid spring to early summer. It is recommended that you do your research before going out to buy plants. Some aquatic plants grow vigorously and are therefore better suited to big ponds. Planted in a smAquatic plants including waterliliesall pond and you risk spending a lot of the summer having to cut back to allow sufficient light to your pond. Plants thrive when planted in the right conditions, so always read the labels before making a purchase. Some marginal plants have spiky, sharp roots which could damage a pond liner, even a durable puncture resistant rubber Butyl pond liner could suffer at the root of such aqautic plants. You will also need to invest in the right type of planting basket and soil (pond potting soil is free of fertiliser so that it doesn’t affect the natural balance in the water).

Types of aquatic plants

Aquatic plants fall into four sub-categories depending on where in the pond they should be planted.

  • Bog plants – suited to damp areas to the outer ground of a pond
  • Floating plants such as waterlilies give cover to spawning fish and aquatic insects.
  • Marginal plants are planted on shelves around the outer periphery of a pond. They are perfect for natural or wildlife ponds providing much needed cover. Popular choices include the Arum Lily, Iris, Lobella and Cyperus (Paper Reed Papyrus). For some marginal aquatic plants the depth of water they are grown in is very important, so read labels and check the requirements before buying.
  • Oxygenating plants are planted in the deeper waters of a pond Aquatic plants thriving in this pond providing essential cover to fish

Plant aquatic plants that are easy to grow and maintain. Try to have a mix as well as variety of floating and submerged plants that suit your pond size.  When positioning aquatic plants in your pond it is best not to use a garden fork or stick to aid your planting as you may inadvertantly touch the bottom of your pond and damage the pond liner. A further tip is the take any off cuts of rubber pond liner or geotextile protective underlay to place under your plant basket or boulders used to position your aquatic plants. Protecting the pond liner from damage should always be considered when placing plants in your pond.

One further tip is to ensure the plants you buy are healthy and free of pests or disease. It is advisable to rinse them off under clean water before adding to your pond.

 

152 thoughts on “4 Valuable reasons why ponds need aquatic plants”

  1. I seriously love your website.. Very nice colors &
    theme. Did you make this site yourself? Please reply back as I’m trying to create my
    own website and would like to know where you got this
    from or exactly what the theme is named. Cheers!

  5. Good day! This is my first visit to your blog! We are a group
    of volunteers and starting a new initiative
    in a community in the same niche. Your blog provided
    us beneficial information to work on. You have done a wonderful job!

  6. Whats up very cool site!! Guy .. Excellent .. Amazing ..
    I will bookmark your site and take the feeds additionally…I
    am glad to find a lot of useful info here in the post, we want develop extra
    strategies on this regard, thank you for sharing.

  7. It’s appropriate time to make some plans for the future and it’s time to be happy.

    I’ve read this post and if I could I wish to counsel you some
    fascinating issues or suggestions. Perhaps you could write
    next articles regarding this article. I wish to read
    even more issues about it!

  12. Hiya very cool web site!! Man .. Excellent .. Superb ..
    I will bookmark your blog and take the feeds also…I’m glad to find numerous helpful info here in the submit, we need develop
    more techniques in this regard, thanks for sharing.

  16. I’d been honored to obtain a call from a friend as he uncovered the important ideas shared in your site.

    Studying your blog publication is a real wonderful experience.
    Many thanks for thinking of readers just like me, and I hope for you the
    best of success for a professional in this field.

  17. It is perfect time to make a few plans for the long run and it’s time to be happy.
    I’ve read this post and if I may just I wish to suggest
    you some interesting issues or tips. Perhaps you can write next
    articles regarding this article. I want to learn even more
    issues approximately it!

  20. you are really a just right webmaster. The web site loading pace is amazing.
    It seems that you are doing any distinctive trick. Also, The contents are masterwork.
    you have done a fantastic activity on this subject!

  22. Hey, you used to write great, but the last several posts have been kinda boring…
    I miss your super writings. Past several posts are just a little bit out of track!
    come on!

  23. Hello there! This is my first visit to your blog!
    We are a group of volunteers and starting a new initiative in a community in the same niche.
    Your blog provided us beneficial information to work on. You have done a marvellous job!

  24. It is the best time to make a few plans for the future and
    it’s time to be happy. I have learn this publish and if I may just I want to suggest you few
    attention-grabbing issues or advice. Maybe you
    could write subsequent articles relating to this article.

    I want to read more issues about it!

  29. Valuable info. Fortunate me I found your website by accident, and I am shocked why this twist of
    fate did not took place earlier! I bookmarked
    it.

  34. Its like you read my mind! You seem to know so much about this, like you wrote
    the book in it or something. I think that you could do
    with some pics to drive the message home a little bit, but other than that, this is wonderful blog.

    A fantastic read. I’ll definitely be back.

  37. Hey! I know this is kind of off topic but I
    was wondering if you knew where I could get a captcha plugin for
    my comment form? I’m using the same blog platform as yours and I’m having trouble finding one?
    Thanks a lot!

  38. always i used to read smaller articles which as well clear
    their motive, and that is also happening with this piece
    of writing which I am reading at this time.

  41. Hi there! I know this is kinda off topic but I was wondering if
    you knew where I could find a captcha plugin for
    my comment form? I’m using the same blog platform as yours and I’m having difficulty finding one?
    Thanks a lot!

  42. Hi! I know this is somewhat off topic but I was wondering if you knew where I could find a captcha
    plugin for my comment form? I’m using the same blog platform as yours and I’m
    having problems finding one? Thanks a lot!

  45. Greetings! I know this is kinda off topic but I was wondering which blog platform are you using for
    this website? I’m getting sick and tired of WordPress because I’ve had problems with
    hackers and I’m looking at alternatives for another platform.
    I would be awesome if you could point me in the direction of a good platform.

  50. each time i used to read smaller articles or reviews which as well clear their motive, and that is also happening with this
    post which I am reading now.

  55. Hiya, I’m really glad I have found this information. Today
    bloggers publish only about gossips and net and this is
    really annoying. A good blog with exciting content, this is what I need.

    Thanks for keeping this web site, I’ll be visiting it.

    Do you do newsletters? Can’t find it.

  56. Hello! I just wanted to ask if you ever have any problems with
    hackers? My last blog (wordpress) was hacked and I ended up
    losing a few months of hard work due to no backup. Do you have any solutions to prevent
    hackers?

  58. Thanks for your personal marvelous posting! I genuinely enjoyed reading it, you are a great author.I will make sure to bookmark your blog and may come back in the foreseeable future. I want to encourage you to definitely continue your great writing, have a nice morning!|

  60. Normally I don’t learn article on blogs, however I
    would like to say that this write-up very pressured me to try and do so!
    Your writing style has been amazed me. Thank you, very nice post.

  61. Excellent blog here! Also your site loads up fast! What
    web host are you using? Can I get your affiliate link to your host?
    I wish my web site loaded up as quickly as yours lol

  62. Hey there! This is my first visit to your blog!
    We are a team of volunteers and starting a new project in a community in the
    same niche. Your blog provided us useful information to work on. You have done a marvellous job!

  65. Thanks for another informative web site. The place else could I am getting that kind of info written in such
    a perfect means? I’ve a undertaking that I am just now running on, and I’ve been at the look out for
    such information.

  66. I leave a comment whenever I especially enjoy a article on a website or if I have something to valuable to contribute to the discussion. Usually it’s triggered by the fire displayed in the article I read.
    And after this article 4 Valuable reasons why ponds need aquatic plants | Pond Liners.
    I was excited enough to drop a leave a responsea response 😉 I actually do have a few questions for
    you if it’s allright. Could it be just me or do some of the comments appear like written by brain dead people?
    😛 And, if you are posting on other social
    sites, I would like to keep up with everything fresh you have to post.
    Would you list all of your public sites like your Facebook page, twitter feed, or linkedin profile?

  68. Howdy! I know this is kind of off topic but I was
    wondering which blog platform are you using
    for this website? I’m getting sick and tired of WordPress because I’ve had issues with hackers
    and I’m looking at options for another platform. I would be fantastic if you could
    point me in the direction of a good platform.

  69. I was extremely pleased to uncover this site. I need
    to to thank you for your time for this wonderful
    read!! I definitely loved every part of it and I have you saved as a favorite to look at new information in your blog.

  70. Excellent read, I just passed this onto a friend who
    was doing a little research on that. And he actually bought
    me lunch since I found it for him smile Therefore let me rephrase that: Thank
    you for lunch!

  71. I do not know if it’s just me or if everybody else experiencing issues with your website.

    It appears like some of the written text on your
    posts are running off the screen. Can someone else please provide feedback and
    let me know if this is happening to them as well?
    This may be a problem with my web browser because I’ve had this happen previously.
    Cheers

  72. I don’t know if it’s just me or if perhaps everybody else experiencing issues with your website.
    It appears like some of the written text in your content are running off the screen. Can someone else please comment and let me
    know if this is happening to them too? This might be a issue with my browser because I’ve had this
    happen before. Thanks

  75. Hello, you used to write wonderful, but the last few posts
    have been kinda boring… I miss your great writings. Past several posts
    are just a little out of track! come on!

  81. I do not know if it’s just me or if everybody else experiencing problems with your site.
    It appears like some of the text in your content
    are running off the screen. Can someone else please comment
    and let me know if this is happening to them too? This might be a
    problem with my web browser because I’ve had this happen previously.

    Kudos

  87. I would like to use the chance of saying thanks
    to you for the professional advice I have always
    enjoyed visiting your site. I’m looking forward to
    the actual commencement of my college research and the entire
    groundwork would never have been complete without surfing your site.
    If I may be of any help to others, I’d personally be thankful to help by
    means of what I have discovered from here.

  89. I don’t know if it’s just me or if everybody else experiencing problems with your site.

    It appears as though some of the written text on your posts are running off
    the screen. Can somebody else please comment and let me know if
    this is happening to them as well? This could be a issue
    with my web browser because I’ve had this happen before.
    Kudos

  91. Hi, I think your website might be having browser compatibility issues.
    When I look at your blog site in Opera, it looks fine but when opening in Internet Explorer, it has some
    overlapping. I just wanted to give you a quick heads up!
    Other then that, terrific blog!

  92. I have been surfing online more than 3 hours today, yet I never found any interesting article like yours.

    It is pretty worth enough for me. Personally,
    if all website owners and bloggers made good content as you did, the internet will be much more useful than ever before.

  94. I�m impressed, I must say. Rarely do I encounter
    a blog that�s both educative and engaging, and let me tell
    you, you’ve hit the nail on the head. The issue
    is an issue that not enough people are speaking intelligently about.
    I’m very happy that I stumbled across this during my hunt
    for something concerning this.

  96. It’s awesome to visit this website and reading the views of all colleagues
    concerning this article, while I am also eager of getting know-how.

  99. What’s Going down i am new to this, I stumbled upon this
    I have found It positively useful and it has helped me out loads.
    I’m hoping to give a contribution & help different customers like its helped me.
    Good job.

  100. It’s awesome to pay a quick visit this site and reading the views
    of all colleagues concerning this paragraph, while
    I am also zealous of getting familiarity.

  101. Hello, you used to write excellent, but the last several posts have been kinda boring…

    I miss your super writings. Past several posts are just a little bit out of track!
    come on!

  103. Greetings! I know this is kinda off topic but I was wondering which blog platform are you using for this site?
    I’m getting sick and tired of WordPress because I’ve had
    issues with hackers and I’m looking at alternatives for
    another platform. I would be great if you could point me in the direction of a good platform.

  104. It’s awesome to pay a visit this web site and reading the views of all colleagues on the topic of this article, while I am also keen of getting know-how.

  105. It’s remarkable to pay a visit this website and reading
    the views of all mates on the topic of this article,
    while I am also eager of getting know-how.

  106. Hello! I know this is kind of off topic but I was wondering which blog platform are you using for
    this website? I’m getting sick and tired of WordPress
    because I’ve had problems with hackers and I’m looking at alternatives for
    another platform. I would be great if you could point me in the direction of a
    good platform.

  107. Hello, you used to write excellent, but the last few posts
    have been kinda boring… I miss your tremendous writings.
    Past few posts are just a bit out of track!
    come on!

  108. Useful information. Lucky me I discovered your website by accident,
    and I’m surprised why this accident did not came about in advance!

    I bookmarked it.

  110. Excellent items from you, man. I’ve have in mind your stuff prior
    to and you are just extremely fantastic. I really like what you’ve got here, certainly like what you’re saying and the way in which by which you say it.
    You are making it enjoyable and you continue to take care
    of to stay it wise. I cant wait to learn much more from you.
    This is actually a tremendous web site.

  111. Hi there very cool site!! Man .. Excellent .. Wonderful
    .. I’ll bookmark your web site and take the feeds additionally…I’m glad to search
    out a lot of helpful info right here in the publish, we want develop more strategies in this regard, thank
    you for sharing.

  113. Hello! This is kind of off topic but I need some guidance from an established blog.
    Is it tough to set up your own blog? I’m not very techincal but I can figure things out pretty fast.
    I’m thinking about setting up my own but I’m not sure
    where to start. Do you have any tips or suggestions?
    Many thanks

  114. Good day! I know this is kind of off topic but I was wondering if you knew where I could get a captcha plugin for
    my comment form? I’m using the same blog platform as yours and
    I’m having difficulty finding one? Thanks a lot!

  117. Have you ever considered publishing an e-book or guest authoring on other blogs?

    I have a blog based upon on the same information you discuss and would love to have you share some
    stories/information. I know my readers would value your work.
    If you’re even remotely interested, feel free to shoot me an e mail.

  118. It is perfect time to make some plans for the future and it’s time
    to be happy. I’ve learn this post and if I may just I desire to recommend you some
    interesting things or advice. Maybe you could write subsequent articles referring to this article.
    I wish to read even more things approximately
    it!

  119. you’re in point of fact a good webmaster. The web site loading velocity is incredible.
    It sort of feels that you are doing any unique trick. In addition, The contents are masterwork.
    you’ve done a fantastic activity on this subject!

  120. Hey there! This is my first visit to your
    blog! We are a team of volunteers and starting a new initiative in a community
    in the same niche. Your blog provided us beneficial information to work on. You have done a marvellous job!

  121. Hello would you mind letting me know which webhost you’re utilizing?
    I’ve loaded your blog in 3 completely different web browsers
    and I must say this blog loads a lot quicker then most.
    Can you recommend a good hosting provider at a fair price?
    Cheers, I appreciate it!

  122. First of all I want to say excellent blog! I had
    a quick question in which I’d like to ask if you don’t mind.
    I was interested to find out how you center yourself and clear your head before
    writing. I have had a tough time clearing my thoughts in getting my thoughts out there.
    I do enjoy writing however it just seems like the first 10 to
    15 minutes are generally wasted simply just trying to figure out how
    to begin. Any ideas or hints? Appreciate it!

  125. I’ve been exploring for a little for any high-quality articles or blog posts in this
    kind of space . Exploring in Yahoo I finally stumbled upon this website.
    Studying this information So i am happy to express that I’ve a very excellent uncanny feeling I found out exactly what I needed.
    I so much no doubt will make certain to do not fail to remember this web site
    and provides it a look regularly.

  126. Hey there! I’ve been reading your blog for a while now
    and finally got the bravery to go ahead and give you a shout out from
    New Caney Tx! Just wanted to say keep up the great work!

  131. It’s a pity you don’t have a donate button! I’d most certainly donate to this brilliant
    blog! I guess for now i’ll settle for book-marking and adding your RSS feed to my Google account.
    I look forward to brand new updates and will share this blog
    with my Facebook group. Chat soon!

  133. An interesting discussion is definitely worth comment.
    I do think that you ought to write more about this
    subject matter, it might not be a taboo matter but typically folks don’t talk about these topics.
    To the next! Kind regards!!

  134. It is perfect time to make a few plans for the longer term and it is time to be happy.
    I’ve read this publish and if I could I want to counsel you few
    fascinating things or tips. Maybe you can write next articles regarding this article.
    I want to learn more things about it!

  138. Heya! I just wanted to ask if you ever have any trouble with hackers?
    My last blog (wordpress) was hacked and
    I ended up losing many months of hard work due to no backup.
    Do you have any methods to prevent hackers?

  140. Hey! This is kind of off topic but I need some guidance from an established blog.
    Is it very difficult to set up your own blog? I’m not very techincal but I can figure things out
    pretty fast. I’m thinking about setting up my own but I’m not sure where to begin. Do you have
    any points or suggestions? Thank you

  142. Helpful information. Fortunate me I found your site
    by chance, and I am stunned why this twist of fate did not took place in advance!
    I bookmarked it.

  147. Everything is very open with a very clear explanation of the
    challenges. It was really informative. Your site is very
    helpful. Many thanks for sharing!

  148. What’s up, this weekend is nice in support of me, since
    this moment i am reading this impressive informative paragraph here at my residence.

  149. I am curious to find out what blog system you’re using?
    I’m experiencing some small security issues with my latest site and
    I’d like to find something more secure. Do you have any recommendations?

  151. We stumbled over here by a different website and thought I should check things out.
    I like what I see so now i’m following you. Look forward to
    going over your web page yet again.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.