Adding generous AP member plants to the koi pond

[miguynmkoi]

Well I use to have lots of plants in my koi pond but last summer I decided I couldn't handle the mess - koi enhanced of course.  The water and koi were not happy causing havoc with my water parameters. So after much $$ spent on clearing up the water I have decided to add plants to the corners in a small bog-like setting.

I have received many plants from generous AP members which I put into the small bog, like Black Taro, and Green Goddess Calla Lily.  I purchased some throw away plants from a local nursery for dirt cheap last fall, like the Black Gamecock Louisiana Iris, White Louisiana Iris, Canna 'Pretoria', and Acorus Gramineus Ogen (Golden Variegated Sweet Flag).


  Here are photos of my bog collection -

[miguynmkoi]

For the two floating planters I have Parrot's Feather, Fairy Moss, Azolla, Duckweed, Water Hyacinth, Floating Hearts, and Four Leaf Water Clover.  All these plants, besides the Water Hyacinth (store bought), are from AP members. 

  Here are photos of the floating planters - Do you like my homemade dirt free floaters?

[KatFish]

Hey, those look familiar!     Looking great.  I may have to beg a piece of the clover - I'm not sure if mine made it yet. 

[Kittyzee]

BEAUTIFUL, Annette!!  It's starting to warm up here and my pond is definitely waking up.  Still too early for floaters here tho'.   

[emm]

Your corner bog is very pretty.

emm

[miguynmkoi]

Thank you Katfish!  I really wish I recorded who sent me what but I'm pretty sure you sent the Green Goddess Calla lily, Four Leaf Clover, and Floating Heart.  They made it though winter here...so far.  Our weather is weird these days.  Hot one day cold the next.

Thanks LuAnn, glad to hear you're warming up.

Thank you Emm, I would like to get my Sarracenia plants in there some how with out the koi getting into it.  I need to find another 1/4 pie shaped basket for another corner of the pond.