Planting pond plants

A beautifully planted pond is a pleasant sight and creates a good water climate. Plants oxygenate the water and reduce superfluous nutrients, greatly reducing algae growth. While the available variety of pond plants is enormous, not all plants are suitable for all types of ponds.

Water lilies don't like splashing and should only be kept in water without a current. Choose plants according to height and consider different flowering seasons. As a guide, we have listed the most popular plants.

Put the plants into the pond after it has been filled with water. Start in the deep-water zone. Cover the root ball of the plants with a cloth containing a low nutrient fertilizer so that the roots cannot spread. Put the plant in a planting basket and fill it with pebbles. Place the planting basket in the pond. If you want to plant a steep part of the pond, use the marginal plant holders. Insert the plants in the bags and secure the bags to the edge with large stones. For a better visual impression, cover the bags with pebbles.

Plants for the shallow water zone should also be put in planting baskets.

When you construct a watercourse, you need to build steps. This slows the water and creates a nicer effect. Make sure you use a powerful pump to ensure there is enough water in the pond and stream at all times.



Deep water zone: Install the pumps and internal filters in this zone.

Bog zone: The wider the bog zone is the safer it is for children and animals.

Wet zone: Ideal for opulent shore plants.

A slope: should be no steeper than 35-40%.

Checklist

•	It is easier to put planting baskets in deep water when you have help from a second person. Take two long ropes or poles and put them underneath the opposite edges of the planting basket

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