A plan is drawn for the surrounding beds of the ponds, and a plant
list compiled.
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This planting was done in the fall - the best time for a wide
selection of perennials!
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The fish produce ammonia as they breath through their gills. Bacteria break this down into nitrites, and more bacteria
break nitrites into nitrates, which is fertilizer for the plants. A hydroponically planted pond is the most efficient ecosystem!
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All plants that would be in contact with water in the new pond were
bare rooted, washed and treated for bacteria, and then planted in a
fibrous matting rather than soil.
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There were two areas in this pond where grass comes right into the
water. The transition is actually pebbles, as grass hates to grow
underwater for any length of time. Here, sedges
are used in baskets to soften the outlines.
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The baskets are created from plastic fencing material and molded into
containers with cable ties - a method we pioneered! When lined with
landscape fabric and planted with soil-less potting media, they can be
made to many custom sizes and shapes!
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