What do I do with plants in winter

[Samuel Petrov]

I want to add aquatic plants to my pond but what do I do in winter? do I remove them and put them inside or.. do I let them sit there and cover them with those tent net things? its gets up to -15c here. I wont have fish though cause i am completely new to the pond world and I wanna start slow. Thanks.

 

[addy1]

I only plant those that can handle our temperatures. Bring nothing inside.

 

[Samuel Petrov]

I only plant those that can handle our temperatures. Bring nothing inside.

Thanks! what plants are some examples? ive never worked with aquatic plants so

 

[addy1]

What plant zone are you in? I am 6b.

 

[Samuel Petrov]

mines like a 6A - 6B

 

[j.w]

Hardy water lilies, Hornwort, Parrots feather, Sedges in pots, Anacharis, Creeping Primrose, Creeping Jenny for the sides that will creep into the waters edge and many more.

 

[Samuel Petrov]

Thanks

 

[ShawnInfirmity]

@Samuel Petrov I live in North Texas and my lilies did well in the main part of my pond since I lowered them, but the plants in my raised "bog" mostly died off so I will probably pull them and keep them in a rubbermaid tote this next winter and see if that helps them make it through.

Most ponders just make sure that they lower their plants in the pond if they're going to leave them for the winter. That way the bulbs or rhizomes are below the frost line and will make it through any freezes they may have. We have other members from Canada that may be more familiar with the type of weather you would expect to get in your area.

 

[addy1]

I just move the lilies, get them down to around 18 inches below water surface. Every other plant stays where it is and they all come back. Even the bog, everything freezes solid and in the spring regrows.