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So, I got my first shipment of pond plants and realized I have a ton of questions! I've done lots of research before now, but now that it's time to plant.... So, appreciate any advice you have to offer.
1. Most of the plants I purchased are hardy. We live in zone 4, so there will likely be several frosts yet. Will the tender plants like the floating hyacinth make it if there is frost? Is there a way to cover them like I would my pots of annuals? Will the water lilies lose their leaves if there is frost?
2. Is it best to plant marginals in gravel or clay? (I don't have a bog). Can they be planted between the rocks bareroot?
3. I found some lovely taro bulbs (rhizomes?) and potted them. Can I put them directly in the pond, or should I keep them out until they start to sprout?
I think I figured out the floating and submerged plants. I've started a lovely algae bloom, but since this is the first year and I am just getting plants in for the first time I keep repeating "Be patient, be patient, be patient..." But I miss my fish
Thanks for you help.
Denise
1. Most of the plants I purchased are hardy. We live in zone 4, so there will likely be several frosts yet. Will the tender plants like the floating hyacinth make it if there is frost? Is there a way to cover them like I would my pots of annuals? Will the water lilies lose their leaves if there is frost?
2. Is it best to plant marginals in gravel or clay? (I don't have a bog). Can they be planted between the rocks bareroot?
3. I found some lovely taro bulbs (rhizomes?) and potted them. Can I put them directly in the pond, or should I keep them out until they start to sprout?
I think I figured out the floating and submerged plants. I've started a lovely algae bloom, but since this is the first year and I am just getting plants in for the first time I keep repeating "Be patient, be patient, be patient..." But I miss my fish
Thanks for you help.
Denise