Another report, and a question.
We have now finished constructing the internal barrier, and are going to finish "terra forming" the pond bottom today. Then, we will allow the pond to refill while we put together and install our windmill. Then: the final phase will be to haul rocks from all over our farm (they are in piles from previous generations' work) and put them around the perimeter such that they slope from water's edge to a 2' depth at the barrier.
I am now researching the best plants to buy for water purification. Water lilies, irises, and some kind of tame rush are all on our list. In one really reliable source, I found recommendations for Anacharis, but also a long list of states that don't allow shipment there because it's invasive. Has anyone used Anacharis for algae control/water purification? Anyone had bad experiences with it? And, please share, what are your top plants for water purification/fighting algae? (We are in zone 5, so they need to be hardy.) TIA!
