My Garden and Pond

I need some advice as what would be really nice to plant around this pond of mine......and indeed the surrounding area to make it more attractive. Now I can't work out how to add picture.........eeeeeeeeeee

 

Welcome Fairynuff.

I am really into pond and marginal plants and I haven't got a pond as such. All mine are grown in sunken containers and small lined overfilled dugouts.

This site is pretty good.

http://www.bromfieldaquatics.co.uk/

If you post some pics of the pond it will make it easier to see what would fit and look good around whats already there.

Again welcome. Banana Man.

 

Off the cuff my favourites are Darmera Peltata,
Gunnera Magellanica, Gunnera Manicata, all the ligularias, petasites, Rheum 'Ace of Hearts', Rheum Palmatum, Rodgersia Pinnata, miscanthus, Hemerocallis, Iris, Lysichiton americanus, Lysichiton camtschatcensis, Most hostas.

To name but a few, that will keep you busy. I have photos of most if you would like them. :D :D :D

 

Thank you.......i planted a Gunner manicata which drowned but have now bought another and planted it somewhere else.. I would love photo's and when I have worked out how to put the pictures of said pond on this..! I will then show you then you can see...

 

alright.... how do you show pictures on this website????????? then I can show mine to you????????? These computers........

 

Maybe you can help me with this.?

 

Get yourself a photobucket account, its really easy.

http://www.photobucket.com/

 

a photo bucket account?????? hmm lets ee what I can do to upset the computer hahaha

 

I forgot to tell you mine is a natural pond so the water level comes and goes........

 

Thats ok, just need the right plants. Just log the highest and lowest points of the pond and when planting make a judgement on where it is appropriate to put each plant depending on what position it likes to moisture, be it full on wet or just damp. There are ways round most obstacles.

 

hmmmmmmmmmmm here goes me in my waders hahaha

 

Wow!, nice space and boy what a project. I think the list of plants open to you is endless. Plan the hard landscaping first even if its not much, then think about what you want to be looking at when you sitting down, standing up, what you want to hide etc etc. I could spend a lot of time telling you what to put where but look at the internet sites on pond and aquatic plants and see what you like first. It is a big area, definately need some monster plants!!!

 

Excellent pictures, lovely garden. Congratulations on getting them on the board - however next time you post pictures can you resize them to between 400 - 600 pixels. Some members still have dial up and smaller pictures are easier to see and download.

 

It is quite a challenge... :rolleyes: any suggestions are gratefully received.