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[Koillector]

Long story short. I wasn't able to do the work myself and they ran into some small pvc pipe in the process. The pond is sloped on one side opposite the fall. How do you put pots on the slope? I want some lilies and the ledge I have is not deep enough. I'm thinking something to offset the pot on the end that's tilting.

[oldmarine]

If you want them to sit level, you can't put potted plants on a slope. On the otherhand, If you can make a weighted, wedge with the right angle that won't slide into the deep, then you're on to something functional.

[Koillector]

Yeah, some kind of wedge is what I had in mind. A friend suggested the use of sand
sandbags. Might be worth a try too.

[oldmarine]

Hey, I remenber filling sand bags,....hundreds of them. Sorry, had a flash back. Sand bags, even small home made sand bags would be your best bet. You can sqwish them around to fit your need, or wedge.

Thanks Koillector, great idea.

[Chef Dave]

I guess this depends upon how steep your slope is.

I like to use rocks. Since I live in rural Arizona, rocks are easy to find along our desert highways. For a shallow slope, I look for flat oblong rocks that are one inch or less thick. For a steeper slope, I look for rocks shaped like wedges that have a relatively flat angled side and a flat top. The angled side goes down with the flat side up. Pressure from the potted plant holds the rock in place while supporting the container.

If you don't live in an area with an abundance of rocks, use bricks. Bricks can be cut to accommodate your needs.