We have a 500 gallon capacity pond with a waterfalls. Pond salt is applied to control algae.
Are there any aquatic plants which can survive a mildly salty water?
(Looking for one which is attractive as well)
2007-09-25 06:41:23 · 7 answers · asked by Benjie C 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
By the way, there are no fishes because there are predators around which hunt the fish.
2007-09-25 06:54:11 · update #1
My plant zone is 8b (San Jose, California)
based on this site...
http://www.myplantzone.com/usa.aspx
2007-09-25 07:37:19 · update #2
I am using Sodium Chloride at 1 part per 1000.
As recommended by this link...
http://www.perigee.net/~jrjohns/perfectwater.html
2007-09-25 08:17:49 · update #3
I bought a bunch of water plants from Home Depot last year, took them out in the winter and stuck them back in the spring. I have Water lillies, water hyacinths, cattails and irises.
2007-09-25 07:05:04 · answer #1 · answered by J*Mo 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
individually, i could somewhat have the turtles than the ducks yet right here is going. you will get a expert turtle trapper to set a pair of traps on your pond. in case you desire to do it your self, type a 6'x6' piece of extensive-mesh fowl twine right into a cylinder and invert the ends to type a million' funnels. Flatten the cylinder extremely so it is oval in go-section. Bait it with fish and set it parallel with the shore, merely extremely protruding of the water. Tie or stake it in place. Snappers are go-o-o-o-o-d eating, greater effective than duck IMHO.
2016-12-17 10:00:35 · answer #2 · answered by friedman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many many plants that thrive in a pond. I'm assuming the salt you refer to is a copper salt to prevent algae. You may want to use something more plant friendly like barley straw if you plan on growing pond plants. Just Google 'ponds' and have fun. eBay is a good source for plants. RScott
2007-09-25 06:55:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Just out of curiosity, what area is this pond in (ie. what climate)? Is it someplace where there is frost and/or below freezing temperatures during the year? That might influence people's recommendations.
Also, if you are in the NY/NJ area, I can recommend one or two places that have aquatic plants for ponds.
2007-09-25 07:14:38 · answer #4 · answered by 2007_Shelby_GT500 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Most nurseries have aquatic sections that open for the summer. They will certainly be able to help you find the right plants for your system and summer temps. We had lily pads as well as many beautiful grasses and flowering plants in ours.
2007-09-25 06:55:37 · answer #5 · answered by dawnb 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
water lillies are nice though I heard they can be hard to get rid of.
2007-09-25 06:48:16 · answer #6 · answered by JL 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
wow, that sounds SO beautiful! i'm sure there are... not sure where you should look though! good luck :0)
2007-09-25 06:44:03 · answer #7 · answered by who cares! 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋