Our new pond is full and we were wondering what type of plants to plant if any. Our banks are bare of any type of vegetation and momma wants some greenery of some kind.
Our county extension agent told me to fertilize so we will do that on Friday. Our pond is in east Texas (Alba) to be exact.
Depends on the size of the pond and your resources to maintain it. If you can reach most parts with a rake, net or shovel the choice is wider.
One specific factor is the heat of Summer, shading the water will make a difference. There are umpteen large size waterlilies to try, avoid the ones that can choke a pond... Night bloom tropical waterlilies are spectacular as are some day blooming tropical waterlily
Hardy waterlilies might work well in the cooler part of the season
Lotus may be regrettable, they can romp at the rate of 6' a month
Among the marginal plants, successional planting is a perk to have something coming into bloom throughout the year. Japanese iris are a treat... Canna, Taro, Lilium, Arum lily, gosh how spectacular, would you like?
Some of the no no's, obviously those that can destroy a pond in a few seasons...
Regards, andy
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