frankrizzo said:
Looking for a low plant to fit in the two corners, as I don't want to block the waterfalls or take away from the landscaping around the pond.
Also been reading I should put some submersible plants in there to help? True? Can these go around the pump/filter to help "block" it from view?
Any help is greatly appreciated!
I'd like to recommend Mentha Aquatica, commonly known as water mint. Water mint grows in shallow margins or even stream beds. I like planting it in my bog garden with the roots buried in dirt and submerged under water. The plants raise themselves above the water and send out creepers to all sides which in turn root and grow.
A mature plant can grow three feet tall but can easily be trimmed back. As these plants grow, the foliage can become quite dense, thereby offering excellent concealment possibilities. As the name suggests, this plant gives off a clean minty aroma. The plant is edible and after rinsing the leaves off, you may chiffonade the leaves by rolling them up and slicing them into thin strips for use in a tossed salad.
Regarding plants by a pump - use plastic ones if you must. The suction from a pump can suck in live plants and clog the intake.
I've hidden my pumps by putting decorative stone around them. The tops have been covered with flagstone. Use of stones serve two purposes. They conceal the pump and they also block drifting aquatic plants like frogbits from being sucked into the pump.
