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[simmonspond]

I'm planning out a new project that will include a shallow shelf in a low/no current portion of a stream and a bog section. The depth of the "pond" - really a wading pool for dogs - will be 12"

I would like some ideas for the stream section and bog. For the pool, I would like to add (1) pot of water lilly. What's the min depth i'll need if I just dig a hole for that pot? Can I use a species that works with more shallow water?

I live in Durham, NC - so frost doesn't come often, summer's are really hot and the feature will have some shade from a tree, but not be totally shady.

[addy1]

Check the plant section, there are lilies that do ok in shallow water. Some require deeper water.

I am making a bog with pea gravel and using pvc as the water input, I have posted a thread in the construction area, if you would to check it out.

[simmonspond]

Can you give me the link? When you say plant section, do you mean my local one?

[addy1]

simmonspond said:

Can you give me the link? When you say plant section, do you mean my local one?

Sorry, to abbreviated, lol, the section of the forum that has threads about plants.

http://www.gardenpon...plants-f15.html

[simmonspond]

I meant the link to you thread

[addy1]

simmonspond said:

I meant the link to you thread

http://www.gardenpon...10-a-t5885.html

here you go

Still a work in progress, but moving forward slowly, darn heat.

[simmonspond]

I'm planning out a new project that will include a shallow shelf in a low/no current portion of a stream and a bog section. The depth of the "pond" - really a wading pool for dogs - will be 12"

I would like some ideas for the stream section and bog. For the pool, I would like to add (1) pot of water lilly. What's the min depth i'll need if I just dig a hole for that pot? Can I use a species that works with more shallow water?

I live in Durham, NC - so frost doesn't come often, summer's are really hot and the feature will have some shade from a tree, but not be totally shady.

[addy1]

Check the plant section, there are lilies that do ok in shallow water. Some require deeper water.

I am making a bog with pea gravel and using pvc as the water input, I have posted a thread in the construction area, if you would to check it out.

[simmonspond]

Can you give me the link? When you say plant section, do you mean my local one?

[addy1]

simmonspond said:

Can you give me the link? When you say plant section, do you mean my local one?

Sorry, to abbreviated, lol, the section of the forum that has threads about plants.

http://www.gardenpon...plants-f15.html

[simmonspond]

I meant the link to you thread

[addy1]

simmonspond said:

I meant the link to you thread

http://www.gardenpon...10-a-t5885.html

here you go

Still a work in progress, but moving forward slowly, darn heat.