I wanted to know if there were any plants that i can edge around the perimeter of the pond but in the water. I want something that could possibly grow up the sides and onto the rocks. Trying to cover the liner.
plants for edging
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The only problem is most plants will die back in the winter. Have you looked at rock on a roll?
It works great rockonaroll.com does a great job of covering liner.
ever green ground covers planted land, will grow and cover the liner slowly.
It works great rockonaroll.com does a great job of covering liner.
ever green ground covers planted land, will grow and cover the liner slowly.
whats ever green ground cover?
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The low growing evergreen shrubs, here is a link to some varieties. I put in some of the blue rug, it grows nicely and looks great all winter. I have it on the edge of pond and streams in certain places on the uphill side. The branches are starting to grow down the slopes.
http://www.evergreenplantnursery.com/Evergreen-Groundcover-Plants-s/46.htm
http://www.evergreenplantnursery.com/Evergreen-Groundcover-Plants-s/46.htm
Hyssop works well for me.
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DrDave said:
Dr.Dave, can you post a pic of this plant cover? I'm not familiar with that plant at all and interested in finding something similar, I'm not a fan of junipers or evergreen plants around the pond, I am far better and choosing plants by what they look like than names, I guess the old age is kicking in....lol
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DrDave said:
Ahhh Great! Thanks, LOL, as soon as I saw the pic I know right where to go to get some, will be right near where I'm going today! Thank you so much, I'm going to give some a try!
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DrDave said:
that is hyssop? by a net search it shows something totally different. I was checking to see if it could handle our temperatures.
Yes it is. If you look carefully, you can even see the small violet flowers that Hyssop gets. It does not do cold real well however. It should be fine for La. A frost here reduced mine and now it is going to take a few weeks of warm weather for it to recover.
Mine is all in the water and it grows out. I also have Wire Vine that grows in the ground and works its way into the water.
They make a great pair.
Mine is all in the water and it grows out. I also have Wire Vine that grows in the ground and works its way into the water.
They make a great pair.
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This is what is shows zone 3-9
http://usagardener.com/how_to_grow_herbs/how_to_grow_hyssop.php
http://www.herbs2000.com/herbs/herbs_hyssop.htm
no luck finding what you are showing
http://usagardener.com/how_to_grow_herbs/how_to_grow_hyssop.php
http://www.herbs2000.com/herbs/herbs_hyssop.htm
no luck finding what you are showing
Oldhead actually identified it for me a couple years ago. Here is the link and a picture of several varieties including mine.
http://www.pondplants.com/aisle33.html
http://www.pondplants.com/aisle33.html
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will take a look ...................needed water in the search lol
IAP Water Hyssop 'Smooth' - Bacopa monnieri
IAP009
An excellent plant for the edges of ponds, where there might be some unsightly concrete showing. Bright green leaves arranged along a creeping stem which will grow to several feet in length. Plant will form floating or prostrate colonies which will cover areas of open water or pond/stream embankments. Will tolerate traffic, frost, extreme heat, and can be used to stabilize wet hilsides. It produces small lavender blossoms all summer. It can be anchored with gravel or small stones in shallow water areas.(1-2" of water)
IAP009
An excellent plant for the edges of ponds, where there might be some unsightly concrete showing. Bright green leaves arranged along a creeping stem which will grow to several feet in length. Plant will form floating or prostrate colonies which will cover areas of open water or pond/stream embankments. Will tolerate traffic, frost, extreme heat, and can be used to stabilize wet hilsides. It produces small lavender blossoms all summer. It can be anchored with gravel or small stones in shallow water areas.(1-2" of water)
I was trying to cover the 6" of liner that shows since the edge is rounded rather than a 90 degree corner. I guess I can always remove the rocks and place a 2X4 to get a straight corner and get the rocks to overhang to hide the liner.