The PondFather
The PondFather with my Grandson enjoying my pond
I recently moved to Florida and grabbed a couple tropical marginals for when I get a new pond down here. Illinois was at 11 degrees this morning. We're climbing to 80F. YES and that goes for my plant pair too. Just wanted to share my idea of spreading aquatics around your place like on a deck or patio for example, and not just in your pond.
First I plugged the hole in my decorative vase. I used a small vase but go larger if you want more plants!
I added planting media and importantly, removed the plant from its shipping container. I've seen too many ponds where the lily or marginal they purchased was left in the shipping container where it will suffer and probably die eventually. I also added Aquascapes once-a-year fertilizer to boost the plants growth. An Umbrella Palm is pictured and I also did a Papyrus. They'll outgrow these containers but I'll have several months of enjoyment from them.
First I plugged the hole in my decorative vase. I used a small vase but go larger if you want more plants!
I added planting media and importantly, removed the plant from its shipping container. I've seen too many ponds where the lily or marginal they purchased was left in the shipping container where it will suffer and probably die eventually. I also added Aquascapes once-a-year fertilizer to boost the plants growth. An Umbrella Palm is pictured and I also did a Papyrus. They'll outgrow these containers but I'll have several months of enjoyment from them.