Choose rigid hornwort, whorled water-milfoil and starwort.įloating aquatics like pondweeds (look for those called Potamogeton), fringed water-lily Nymphoides peltata (which is smaller and less likely to overrun the pond than most other waterlilies, but NOT in Ireland, where it's non-native) and water soldier provide a useful surface cover and shade for the wildlife under the water. Submerged pondweeds are also useful for pond creatures to hide and lay their eggs. Leave to settle in early spring before any other new planting. Get plenty of oxygenating weed and let it establish and spread. Choose ones which won't grow too large for your pond, and above all avoid any invasive non-native species. You want a range of plants which look attractive and perform different functions to keep your pond healthy. Buy some aquatic plants - but choose carefully.
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