I'm working with my TN in-laws' two small ponds. Both are about 1/5ac. I splurged and got 3 HH Grass Beds, 2 HH Nurseries and 1 HH Shrub. I put 1 HH Bed, the Shrub and 1 nursery in the pond with established BG and LMB populations; and 2HH Beds and 1 nursery in the other pond which we have yet to catch fish in. The color is fine, nothing too bright about it. I just did this a couple of weeks ago so no idea on outcomes. We had a slight insertion accident. My younger, stronger BIL chucked these things into the ponds. The HH Shrub ended up upside down. My SIL saw that and started giving me a hard time. I thought one up quick and told her how this was actually better. That either base orientation (up or down) still yielded vertical "sticks". But base up, also means it provides shade. What do you think? lol... Overall I was happy with the products. I'm a klutz when it comes to assembling stuff, but I had no trouble with these. Pricey, but nice. Next we're trying those 26 hole porcupine heads. I was thinking of scuffing them up with sandpaper prior to cutting. I also plan on using PVC cement. Any thoughts here?

P.S. This is my 1st post!