What are some good plants to plant surrounding the out side of ponds? I just did a pond that has big rocks all around it now i need some tropical low watering plants to plant around it.
Thanks for any suggestions...
2007-01-23 11:47:22 · 5 answers · asked by HEAR TO HELP 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
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2007-01-24 12:57:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have planted a variety around the edges of my pond. I really like grasses, they soften the looks of the rocks. I also have tulips so they come up in the spring, Iris, different types of ground cover, especially sedum that grow around the base of the rocks and some hang over the edges of the pond. Be creative, there is a vast variety of grasses and flowers, pick ones so you will have color all year. Have fun.
2007-01-24 00:31:52 · answer #2 · answered by calla 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have big rocks you could put in a couple of big plants. Gunnera is one of my favorites, but likes more water than you may want to give. Some of the phormiums are bold and tough, some are colorful. The japanese iris are pretty. Canna lilies are nice. If you can grow bananas where you live they are pretty bold. You could use ferns and foxgloves. There are a lot of ornamental grasses that have colorful leaves or curly leaves.Look at groundcovers to tie things together. Look in your local library for a water plant book. Have fun!
2007-01-23 23:28:03 · answer #3 · answered by plaplant8 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try www.gardenweb.com...Go to forums and then scroll down to ponds and aquatic plants. This is a forum that will help you with your pond and plants. It is a great site with ponders all over. You will find it very interesting and very helpful. I have a pond myself and have learned so much from this site.
Hope this helps..
2007-01-23 20:02:35 · answer #4 · answered by badwarden 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
water lily are the best if you want to look natural
2007-01-23 20:32:47 · answer #5 · answered by hammaniacs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋