In My Humble Opinion... you can NEVER have tooo many plants. Put them on the far side of the pond, especially the tall ones, or in the middle, and you will be able to see the fish just fine.

Thats what I was thinking. I never go into town when I don't bring back a plant or two :-)for the pond or garden. Can anyone tell me anything about the list of plants I got? How tall or how fast they grow? Looks like my work is just now starting. We had the hose for the waterfall just taped to the waterfall We just added a spitter and the water flow is nothing like it was. Is there amount of water that NEEDS to be flowing. The pump that came with the pond is a 200 gph not sure of the brand.Should I get a bigger one or will this one do ok? Sorry for all the ???'s I have read so much on here and most is for the real nice BIG ponds.Maybe this pic will help you see what I have.

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I agree that you can never have too many plants...unless clogging of pumps is an issue. :)

I have my Houttuynia planted in my pond (out of the pot, soil rinsed off, *plop*), and it's climbing all over my rushes and sedges and such this year (on about its 3rd year). My pond is bigger than yours, albeit still small, so I would keep an eye on that stuff no matter where you plant it. :D

With the size of your pond, as well as the fountain, I think one lily would be maximum for you.

The Hippuris (mare's tail) can grow submerged (under water). The plant gets 6-12 inches tall, so if you put it on the bottom, it won't grow over the waterline. If you want to see it above the waterline, put it in 6-12 inches of water...or grow it in a wet area around your pond. :)

The Pontederia (pickerel) will grow in moist soil or up to 10 inches deep in the pond.

Can't wait to see pics as they grow! :)

Brenda

Thanks so much. I will be sure to post pic as they start to grow.

can i ask what is the white around you filter pump?

very pretty pond like the impatients in the waterfall.

Thank you!
white rocks!! DH's ideal, Not a good ideal I might add. Unless there is a way of keeping them clean.That pic was taking a few days after set up now after all the rain I have alittle green going on it the pond.

I'd stick with the tub/mini lilies. Pictures are hard to tell size. But most lilies will have a 5+ feet spread, unless you buy the miniature size.

Houttynia Cordata - this one IMO is best outside the pond.

parrot feather - will grow underwater and out of the water - easy to get rid of extra. So in the pond.

assorted water lily- I aready have one in the pond will 2 be to many for this size pond? Water lilies come in various sizes, and by size they mean spread, two minis would be fine but otherwise in that pond one is enough IMO.

1-spearwort- don't know this plant.
1-mare's tail-how deep can I go with this one. the pond is about 2ft. deep Mare's tail is planted in the pond but the foilage will grow best above the waterline. This plant has not been long-lived in my pond so I only tried it one season. Can't help you much there.

2-pickerel weed - it can be a deep water marginal and should be planted so it sinks to the bottom about 12" deep over the grown, or less. I grows in damp soil as well. It might grow while floating but it is not a 'floater' and would look funny IMO. It likes to hold onto something with it's roots and grows upright. One of my favorites and a very realiable pond plant IMO. Great filtering roots too.

It is just a personal preference but I like having a few nice sized containers of substantial looking plants rather than a large array of many different varieties (in a smaller pond anyway). To many different plants looks fussy IMO, but for a pond there is no such thing as too many plants unless they completely take over and cover the entire surface of the water. Then, thinning is in order. You may find as the plants take off you will have to thin them. Water plants by nature are thugs.

Thank you all for the help!
doubles I am wishing I had read more up on the lilies. Think I would have been happer with the mini's. Will see what these are going to do. Seeing how I already have them.

comettose
It is just a personal preference but I like having a few nice sized containers of substantial looking plants rather than a large array of many different varieties (in a smaller pond anyway).

I am starting to see what you mean. Now that I have all the plants in. DH was right! Man I just hate having to say that. lol It's just real hard for me to pass up plants of anykind. Darn Now I need another pond!!!!!!

"Darn Now I need another pond!!!!!!"

That's the spirit! :)

I think your pond is going to look just fine with the plants you've already purchased.

Brenda

Brenda Thank you!!! Another ? I just added plants to my pond this past Tuesday. The water is now maybe what you all would call Tea color, I am guessing from the new plants. will this clear up over time and if so about how long does it take?

The color is probably from the soil in the pots (or any left on the roots of plants that you took out of pots). I'm sure it'll clear up. If it just looks stained, with no cloudiness or debris in the water, then I would leave it. If there's some cloudiness involved, you could try quilt batting over your filter (or pump inlet?) to screen it out.

Brenda

Plants+fish= balanced natural ecosystem, dont be shy, add as you wish! I do suggest (if you have a larger pond like myself) finding a water sensative plant amazing grower and filterer!!

You do know that you've resurrected an 8 year old thread, I hope. The OP hasn't posted to this forum since 2007.