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How to hide pots

13 years ago

I apologize if this question has been answered, but I couldn't find it. I just got plants for a new, large pond (about 15' x 30' and from 3' to 1' deep). Even though the water is really murky right now, the pots are very visible, especially the water lilies, which are right in the middle of the pond. What is a good way to hide them? They are elevated on cement blocks right now to put them at the right depth.

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chas045
13 years ago
First off, the lilies can go on the bottom since it is not deeper than three feet. Once they are growing well (next year), the pads will hide everything anyway. I don't notice my pots, probably because they are black. I have some aquarium type plants in the pond too, and they, and the other plant leaves also hide stuff. Once things start growing in and around the pond, you probably won't notice them much either.
annedickinson
13 years ago
I agree with Chas. Let the visible pots be okay this summer and see how things look next summer. In the spring I can see the pot (oil pan) my lily is in but once the pads and other plants get growing I don't notice it.

I have the pot on the bottom of the pond. It is about 2 1/2 feet deep
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