Pond Boss Forums AQUATIC VEGETATION Balance of plants in the environment Time to plan some plantings again

Here we go, spring is just around the corner and I'm comtemplating some pond plants. I still need to establish some plants in my new forage pond dug the fall before last. I had hoped to plant something that encourages forage growth (scuds) plus attract waterfowl. So last year I planted sago in the new poind but the drought seems to have killed it all. So I may plant more sago this year and I also just recieved a pound of giant burr reed seed. Someone offered to send me some last year, maybe it was GW? I ended up ordering some seeds, just got them. Now I guess I have to soak them in the refrigerator for a couple of months and then plant in spring. Anyone ever do this? I gotta get some plants going so I can stock scuds.

Hi bz. It wasn't me that mentioned giant burr reed. Now that my little pond has been constructed I need to start looking into plants. I wish I had more time!

bz - Not sure if you are aware of this book Prairie Moon Nursery available for your area. I found it to be an excellent source for native plant research and all around pondscaping. I used it as a guide to cross reference to native Michigan plants.

Gettin closer to planting time. Got all your plant GW? The only water plants I'm planting this year is the burr read. I have the seed soaking in the refrigerator right now. Supposed to soak it for 2 months, drain, rinse, and plant. I plan to plant in early to mid May depending on weather. ChuckC - I have heard of that book and I've seen it somewhere but I don't have a copy. I may check into that. I'm also looking for some fast growing shore plants that I can plant on some of my area that is fresh spoils from my pond expansion project last year. I need something that grows fast and tall so the area can look natural as quickly as possible. It's a black eye sore right now. Any ideas?

I don't have anything planted in my new pond yet. I hope to go out and scrounge some up from around here soon.