Good to hear the first order came in better than expected. Then you chose a second place for the next order? Just because you ordered different items?
Would you mind posting a picture or two showing how and where you planted. I'm getting a little of this storm coming thru the Midwest, but not much. Up a couple of inches, but I need more water. Ha

12 yr old pond, 1 ac, 15' deep.
RES, YP, GS, FHM (no longer), HBG (decreasing), SMB, and HSB (only two have been seen in 5 yrs)
I think that's about all I should put in my little pond.
Otter attack in 2023.