A good place to begin is my
above-ground bog garden project for the
basics of creating a pond garden, using a rigid pond form. You can also
use pond liners. Marginal plants listed on the Bog Garden page, may be
used to decorate around your water garden, or placed in pots and placed
inside your pond. Make it any size you like. I like small water features
scattered around the landscape. A water garden will be all water and water plants, no soil added to the water. You'll also need something to filter your water, and you will need to keep it clean of bugs and algae. Bog gardens can be planted in a rigid pond form, or right in the soggy ground. I add pea gravel on top as ornamentation and to help disperse the water. I'm planning on "planting" an old clawfoot tub as my next landscape project. If you're digging a spot for an in-ground bog or pond, consider the next thing you need if you're not using a pre-formed pond liner.... before buying a liner, be certain to take the depth of the pond into consideration. The pond liner also needs cover the sloping sides that drop from the top. Add those measurements to your pond liner size. Water gardens in containers are easy to build. Lots of gardeners like to use half-barrels as water gardens. Using a real wine barrel cut in half, or a similar-sized container made from galvanized steel or enamelware, a water garden can be completed in an afternoon. Any large tub or basin will add something special to your little pond. Solar fountains used in birdbaths may be used to add a bubbly effect that's very soothing. It just floats around. Some have battery backup, so that you can have your bubbles with or without sunshine, once the sun charges it.
You can create your water garden above or in-ground. I prefer above ground. If i decide to change my landscape, i can just empty and move it. Digging big holes is not a chore i am fond of. And I do tend to change my mind every few seasons. And my dog, Karma, would be in it in a heartbeat. But in-ground is very lovely. Be sure you locate it where a hose can reach, as you;ll need to fill or refill it. Another important consideration is sun exposure. To grow healthy aquatic plants, you'll need adequate sun exposure. Most aquatic plants require four to six hours of sunlight per day to ensure healthy growth. My design included sun and partial shade areas. Consider the slope of the area in which you wish to house your aquatic garden, in order to avoid rainwater runoff. If the pond is located in a low-lying area, fertilizers and other chemicals could wash into the pond and harm the plants. Aquatic plants, like water lilies, prevent algae build-up. These plants will absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen back into the water. Their long roots soak up other excess nutrients in the water, cleansing it. ©2020 MarysBloomers If you are planning an Aquatic Garden or Pond, I have a few reading and aquatic gardening suggestions listed below
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