When construction decorative reservoir finished, you can proceed to the design of the coastal zone and the surface of the water. At first glance, it seems that even a child can plant plants near the pond. However, it is not. It is important to choose the types based on the characteristics of the soil, the amount of water, and some other conditions. Then you will need to competently land them, observing all the recommendations of the experts.
We will teach you this simple procedure. The article gives a clear and detailed idea of what plants to plant for the owners of reservoirs, what rules should be followed.
Coastal zone decoration
The first area we will work with is called the coastal area. This is the area near the pond.
- Host. A feature of the plant is that it is prone to strong growth. In nature, there are low and high views... Mostly miniature specimens are planted. Hosts with a blue color prefer to grow in the shade, while green ones will feel better in partial shade.
- Sedge. What is sedge, everyone knows, whose childhood was spent near the river. The plant has narrow leaves that reach 60-80 cm in length. Until the middle of winter, sedge does not change its lush appearance, therefore very much appreciated by designers and owners personal plots... Prefers shade.
- Moliniya. Cereals in the country near the pond are interesting in their own way. For example, a perennial mothball. It has graceful and very narrow leaves. There are dozens of species in nature, the height of individual specimens reaches 150 centimeters. Lover of sunny, well-lit places, but not drought.
- Willow loosestrife. A swampy plant that can be safely planted near a reservoir. It is a bush up to 140 cm high with narrow leaves. You can easily recognize it by its purple inflorescences. It is good for a pond because it is beautifully reflected in the water, and it is completely undemanding to the conditions.
- Darmer. It is most often found in large bodies of water due to its bulk. Resistant to frost, unpretentious, prefers partial shade.
- Fern. You will not believe, but for country pond No the best plant than a fern. Whichever species is chosen (and there are many of them in nature), it will feel just wonderful on the shore. The height of a moisture-loving plant varies from 30 to 150 centimeters. It is advisable to plant not too close to each other - the fern often grows up to 3 meters.
- Astilba. Rounding out our list of plants for the coastal zone is Astilbia. Gardeners choose it because of the carved leaves and beautiful flower head. Height varies from 40 to 200 centimeters, but for landscape design preferred low views.
Hosta, astilba, fern Choosing the right plants for shallow water
- Air. For a large reservoir, it is best to buy a marsh calamus, the height of which reaches 1 m. There are also low species - for example, a cereal calamus 40 cm high. Flowers appear in early summer. Even if not the most beautiful plant, but easily recognizable.
- Calla. The one who really pleases the eye is the calla! Unpretentious to maintenance conditions, has large leaves and beautiful flowers white... Keep in mind that in summer it produces red berries that are poisonous. Be sure to warn the children about this.
- Irises. Despite the fact that iris is considered exclusively a "flower bed" plant, some of its species feel great in shallow water. Here they grow well, reaching 120 cm.
- Marsilea. It is a perennial small size, somewhat reminiscent of a clover. Withstands even severe frosts, unpretentious.
- Water mint. Creeping plant up to 50 centimeters high. Grows quickly, has pale purple inflorescences.
Marsilea, calla, water mint Planting plants in water - what to choose
When planting plants around a pond in the country, you should understand that certain species can grow exclusively in water. It is very convenient to plant them in pots or containers. If necessary, you can simply rearrange them and immediately change the design beyond recognition.
So, what kind of plants can be classified as deep-sea:
- Water lily. How many legends exist about the water lily - you can't remember all of them. The first flowers appear in summer, flowering ends in October-November. The flowers are large, reaching 12-15 cm in diameter. It is recommended to plant water lilies at a depth of 1 m.
- Hawthorn. You will immediately recognize this plant by the inflorescences towering above the water and the vanilla aroma.
- Vodokras. The peculiarity of this ornamental plant the fact that it winters well at the bottom. In spring it rises and begins to bloom actively.
- Azolla. It is somewhat reminiscent of small ferns, attracts attention with its diminutiveness. It covers the surface of the water quickly enough, so from time to time you will need to fish it out with improvised means. Looks original, loves good lighting... In winter, it is better to remove the azolla from the pond, as it does not tolerate severe frosts.
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Major oxygen suppliers
To maintain the natural microflora and life of the inhabitants of the pond, we recommend that you take care of planting turchi and hornwort. Among pond plants, they are considered the most common.
By the way, “disembarkation” is still loudly said. For example, a hornwort has no roots at all, so you don't have to bother with it. The same can be said about turche, which is a rosette of leaves. She floats on the surface of the reservoir completely free.
Turcha and hornwort Despite this simplicity, the contribution of these plants to the beneficial microclimate of the pond is simply invaluable. They not only saturate the water with oxygen, but also purify the water. And with a harmonious balance, it is quite possible to create a real fairy tale on the water.
When to plant
All plants are planted in the pond only after it is fully equipped and filled with water. At least 10 days should pass - this will allow the water to settle well. Planting of crops begins in early summer.
When planting flora in pots, be sure to select containers that have holes and a bottom. This is an important requirement to ensure good soil ventilation. Otherwise, the roots will quickly rot.
- What kind of soil to take for baskets? A combination of ordinary garden soil or clay soil with the addition of bone meal... Many gardeners make the mistake of trying to enrich the land with manure or fertilizers. This cannot be done, since it is possible to cause poisoning of the inhabitants of the water depths.
- How to prepare for planting? Before planting, old leaves and long roots are removed, and after planting, the soil is compacted. Of course, there are plants that don't need to be planted at all. We have already spoken about them. They float on the surface of the water. However, these crops also need to be looked after. V favorable conditions they begin to multiply rapidly. And if you do not thin them out, the "floaters" will quickly fill the entire pond.
- How to deal with duckweed? The most affordable and effective method- catch it regularly. Perhaps it is she who is considered the main problem any stagnant body of water. In no case do not plant it on purpose.
- What to do with exotic plants? You will most likely need to put them in an aquarium or bathtub for the winter. Strongly overgrown species are cut off. In some cases, additional lighting will be needed so that the sprouts do not wither.
- Where to buy? In specialized stores - they will show and tell you everything. If there is no such store in the city or you do not have the opportunity to visit it (and someone simply has no money), we offer an alternative. You can go to the nearest pond in your settlement, carefully study the flora: at what depth it grows, what it is. Then you select the strongest and largest specimens for your pond. In suburban and village ponds, the water is stagnant, so the plants will be quite suitable for an artificial reservoir. To make it easy for you to get them out of the pond, stock up on good rubber boots and a pole. We also recommend that you bring an assistant with you - just for every firefighter.
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Once again about harmony
Creating overall landscaping suburban area together with the reservoir, do not forget about the plants that will surround it. Trees growing nearby should not shade the pond. The same goes for other representatives of the flora.
Think in advance which plants will surround the pond. When doing work in the country, you should always adhere to certain rules. Trees are carefully selected taking into account their properties and compatibility, the characteristics of the root system... The statement that trees are not planted near water is erroneous. It's easy to disprove if you use twisting willow or use moisture-loving shrubs such as Mahonia, barberry, gooseberry. It is worth paying attention to thuja.
In the first 2-3 years experienced gardeners advise not to shade the shores at all. This will enable the flora to grow well and strengthen the root system. And do not be confused by the fact that the appearance garden plot will be far from rich. Subsequently, such trifles are more than offset by a simply fantastic view.
Time to take stock
Use this material to give your pond a beautiful, finished look. But do not forget that the planted plants need the same proper care.
In summer, the coastal area will have to be watered, especially if it is a dry summer. Sometimes you have to deal with such things as the appearance of small algae and duckweed. They are also removed.
They have useful functions: they prevent water overheating, saturate it with oxygen, prevent the development of the simplest algae. We want to tell you how to plant plants correctly and what species to choose in order to enjoy the beauty of the reservoir.
Varieties of plants for the pond
Before planting, you need to know which plants can be planted in a specific area of the pond:
1. Coastal or "wet" area. This is a place where water and constantly wet earth gets from time to time. Here, moisture-loving plants grow well: marsh iris, loosestrife, forget-me-nots, primroses, marsh white-eye.
Iris marsh
2. The depth from the edge of the water to a depth of 10 cm is called “swamp”. This place is characterized by constant jumps in the water level, so you need to plant unpretentious, stress-resistant plants: loosestrife, euphorbia, calla, cattail.
Rogoz
3. Shallow water zone. It starts at a depth of 10 to 40 cm. This is a place for planting plants, the roots of which must constantly be in the water: reeds, hedgehogs, susak, orontium, pontederia.
Pontederia
4. The deep-water zone starts from 40 cm. There are three groups of plants that can grow here:
- Deep sea varieties. Their root system develops in the ground, at the bottom of the pond, and flowers and leaves float on the surface of the water. These plants usually have large leaves, protecting the pond from excessive sun exposure, thereby discouraging the growth of green algae. The most popular are nymphea, egg-capsule, Schreber's brazen, nymphaean, aponogeton. Such plants do not tolerate frost, so they are planted in special containers, and transferred to the underground for the winter.
Schreber's Brazil
Yellow capsule
- Swimming species. The roots of such plants are threadlike, not fixed in the ground, but float under water. They also protect the reservoir from direct rays, and the roots are a natural filter, absorbing mineral salts, which are the source of nutrition for green algae. They are planted in small batches so that the coverage area is no more than 50% of common surface pond, as they grow very quickly. Most often, plants are planted that create a beautiful green carpet - azole, globular Wolfia, water salad.
Water salad
Also flowering species: frog, eichornia, luronium.
Frog
- Oxygenerating plants. In appearance, such varieties have an unattractive appearance. Their main task is to saturate the water with oxygen, consuming carbon dioxide and minerals, thereby taking nutrition from green algae. They can grow to coastal zones (hornwort, elodea, urut) or float on the surface (swamp, rdest).
Urut
Swamp girl
Planting
Planting aquatic plants is best done from May to August. There are two ways to plant aquatic plants.
Into containers
- Choosing a plastic container. In size, it should be 2 times larger than the size of the flower, so that there is room for the growth of the root system. The color of the form should be neutral (brown, green, black) so as not to stand out in the pond.
- To protect the soil from washing out, we put burlap inside the container or put a layer of gravel on the bottom. This will protect the roots of the plants from being eaten by the fish and add weight to the pot.
- Fill half the pot with ready-made soil for aquatic plants or a composition of sand, fertile land, clay and compost. We carefully transfer the plant to a container, fill it with the rest of the earth so that 4 cm of free space remains to the end. It is not worth tamping the ground too much.
- Fill the remaining gap with gravel, for additional protection from washing out.
- We place the container in water.
Plants planted in this way can be stored in the cellar for the winter, and the growth of some deep-sea species can also be regulated.
Directly into the ground
- Sprinkle the bottom of the pond with a layer of soil 8 cm thick, consisting of a mixture of sand, clay and compost.
- We plant plants in the soil, each terrace has its own look.
- We fill the roots with river sand, 2-4 cm thick, this will protect the soil layer from erosion.
This method is ineffective, since you will not be able to control the growth of plants, change the design of the compositions and, if necessary, send the plants for "wintering".
Oskigenizer plant - hornwort can be planted directly into the ground
Secrets of the design of artificial reservoirs
Large-sized plants should not be planted on the shore of a small reservoir. They visually make the size of the pond smaller. It is best to plant small shrubs, for example, Plantain Chastukha or calamus.
Calamus will be a wonderful decoration of the coastline of small ponds
Consider how much the plants are growing before planting. With this in mind, you need to leave open area, so that the entire surface of the reservoir is visible, decorating the coast with stones or creeping plants, for example, swamp St. John's wort.
Swamp St. John's wort
For bodies of water the correct geometric shape Plant plants on the shoreline that emphasize its symmetry: boxwood, ivy, or small shrubs such as hawthorn and spirea.
Boxwood adorns a pond in French style
If you do not want to dig up pots with plants every 2-3 years and replant them, then you can make the pond a little larger for the growth of flora, and plant the flowers themselves directly into the ground (except for those plants that require wintering).
Spherical wolfia
Pond plant care
The main problem in artificial reservoirs is green algae. The more they grow, the more turbid the water becomes, less oxygen is supplied, which is important for the normal growth of flora. Therefore, in the summer season, when there is a maximum growth of algae, the filters should be turned on around the clock.
Nymphaean helps to protect the pond from the growth of green algae
Swamp forget-me-not
The choice of pond plants must be approached responsibly. It is necessary to take into account many factors: the depth of planting, the degree of growth, you need to know whether these plants are suitable for wintering or they will have to be transplanted. Be sure to ask the consultant about this when you purchase the plants. Otherwise, the pond, even with proper care, will turn into a swamp.
Plants create not only coziness and mood, but also perform useful functions: they bear fruit, protect from heat, fertilize the soil, etc. The choice and amount of greenery depends entirely on the desire of the owner of the dacha and the characteristics of the area. Today we will tell you how to choose plants for a pond in the country.
Why do we need plants near the pond
Artificial reservoirs, decorated in any style, make the landscape design much brighter and richer. There is no need to talk about the possibilities of enjoying a quiet rest on the shore, but not everyone knows that reservoirs can perform not only a decorative, but also a practical function. The proximity of water helps to normalize the humidity of the air, and even on the hottest day, plants and flowers near it look fresh and attractive.
The most common design option for ponds is as close as possible to the natural environment. natural area... For this, they use not only different kinds stone, sand, beautiful driftwood, but also plants. V different zones all kinds of flowers, shrubs and trees are planted in the reservoir, which will harmoniously combine with each other in one microsystem. They give the pond a complete look and maintain the shape of the coastal zone. This green space requires constant maintenance and it may take several years for your dream oasis to look exactly as you envisioned it.
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Varieties
The size and position of the pond dictate their own conditions, so you need to correctly calculate which plants will look harmonious around the pond, and which ones directly in it. However, they should not run counter to each other in character.
Coastal
The area near the pond should not be completely filled, otherwise a small number of floating and deep-sea plants will look superfluous, and the pond itself will be too cluttered. Flowers should not occupy the entire water space; individual islands will look much more profitable and attractive. Most of them have roots, but they do not take root in the soil. They not only decorate the pond, but also prevent the development of primitive green algae that pollute water bodies.
The sizes of floating plants can be different - from miniature duckweed to giant water hyacinth... You can decorate the body of water with water cabbage, villain, pemphigus, pinnate, pistia. The main thing is to take care of floating plants in a timely manner and clear the water surface.
Deep sea
Among the deep-sea plants, there are tenacious and capricious varieties. Most of them are recognizable and popular. Some bloom, others are extraordinarily beautiful decorative leaves... They are planted to a depth of no more than 1.5 m, otherwise the plants may not have enough light and air. The condition of the deep-sea plants can be used to determine the quality of the water in the pond. If they are healthy and actively developing, then the water in the reservoir is clean, light and oxygen enter the required volume... Most often, ponds are decorated with water lilies, nymphs, mulberry, water lily.
Planting and leaving
In order for the plants in the pond to take root and grow normally, they must be properly planted. The optimal time for planting is late spring - early summer. Plant aquatic cultures in containers or mesh baskets. The best option soils - clay and peat, in a ratio of 2: 1. The soil is poured to the bottom of the container, then the plant is carefully laid, straightening the roots. After laying it is covered with soil to the root collar and tamped. From above, the soil is covered with pebbles. The container is lowered into water, supporting it with fishing line from several sides.
At first, it is not recommended to immerse the flower too deeply. The immersion takes place gradually. Caring for the plants in the pond consists of periodic cleaning and thinning. Small crops usually eat fish or frogs, but large ones need to be cleaned up on their own. You need to immediately get rid of damaged or yellowed parts of the greenery. They provoke the decay process and worsen the overall appearance.
Almost all floating plants must be taken from the reservoir for the winter.
Because garden ponds usually shallow or built on containers dug into the ground, the water will freeze and the plants will die. Therefore, all plants placed in containers are transferred to a warm room and placed in a large container of water. It is recommended that unrooted free-floating crops be placed in aquariums or any other suitable container.
As it was rightly noted, beauty does not require sacrifice, but only care and investment. The green islets in the pond and ornamental crops in the coastal area will delight you for a long time if you provide them with proper care. The main thing in choosing plants is not to overdo it in your quest for perfection, and not try to plant everything at once.
After the completion of the construction of the decorative reservoir, you can immediately start decorating the coastal zone, as well as water surface... It is easy to plant plants for a pond in the country with your own hands, but you must strictly observe the growing conditions for each individual species and the rules of care. Compliance with all requirements will allow the artificial pond to play in all its glory, but it is important to be prepared for the fact that this will require more than one year of constant attention.
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When planting, you should have an idea of what crops need to be planted directly into the water, in shallow water and on the banks. This knowledge will ultimately lead to exactly the result that will delight all family members. Even a novice florist will figure out all the nuances, using the advice of experienced ones.
What to plant in the coastal area
When choosing plants around a pond in the country, you should proceed from which of them like moist soil or shallow water. Depending on the location of the reservoir, you should choose shade-loving specimens or, conversely, preferring the bright sun.
There are low and high views. Miniature specimens are presented in a variety of shapes and colors, so they are more preferable when planting on the shore. Over the course of several years they grow. It should be noted that blue hosts are more fond of shade, and specimens with a green color will feel good in partial shade.
Its narrow leaves grow up to 60–80 cm. It is valued for its appearance, which remains unchanged until midwinter, but in spring the sedge is cut off. Prefers shade.
3. Molinia.
Gardeners do not have any arguments about which plants to plant near the pond in the country. Most agree that cereals are an indispensable attribute of a beautiful coast. Molinia is a perennial with graceful, long, narrow leaves... There are many species ranging in height from 40 to 150 cm. They differ in color. Blooms for a long time. Loves sunny places, but does not tolerate drought. Better to plant solo, surrounded by low crops.
4. Willow loosestrife.
It is widespread in swampy areas of the Moscow region, from where it can be brought to your garden. Derbennik is a bush with narrow leaves up to 150 cm high.Violet inflorescences beautifully set off the water surface in summer period... Unpretentious. Loves moist soil and partial shade.
Suitable for large bodies of water, as it is appreciated for its bulk. Blooms in May. Unpretentious. Frost resistant. For decoration on spring at the foot you can plant daffodils, irises, primroses. Loves partial shade.
It is an ideal plant for a garden pond. There are many types of fern, but they will all feel great on the beach, as they love wet soil. Depending on the species, the pattern of the leaves differs, the height of which is from 30 cm to 1.5 m. There are evergreen specimens. It is better to plant not at a close distance from each other, as they grow up to 3 m. Prefers shade.
Gardeners love astilba for carved leaves and a beautiful hat of flowers. Depending on the type, the height varies from 40 cm to 2 m. Low views are used in landscape design. Loves moist soil and partial shade.
What plants will take root in shallow water
Ready-made forms of reservoirs are produced with special pockets, in which it is easy to plant moisture-loving flowers. They perfectly cover the unsightly edge of the plastic. When selecting plants for artificial pond, made of concrete and film, it is also relevant to consider specimens that prefer shallow water.
For a large reservoir, marsh calamus is suitable, reaching 1 m in height. For small ones - calamus cereal up to 40 cm high. They are distinguished by long xiphoid leaves with a frill along the edge. It blooms in early summer. The inflorescence is an ear. Not very beautiful, but recognizable. Loves the sun.
Calla is a poisonous plant
One of the favorite plants for a pond in the country, a photo of which is pleasing to the eye. Gardeners prefer it for its unpretentiousness and large leaves. Calla grows quickly, so it is planted in a container or pot, and then placed in water, but shallowly. It blooms in May-June with a large ear, on which red poisonous berries.
Some types of irises grow well in shallow water, reaching a height of 80–120 cm. The flowers are purple. It is important for a plant to be under the sun for 5-7 hours during the day.
A small perennial up to 10 cm high. Grows rapidly. There is a similarity to clover. Unpretentious. Withstands frost.
Creeping plant up to 50 cm high. Grows rapidly. Blooms in summer with lilac inflorescences. When rubbed, a characteristic mint aroma is heard.
What to choose for landing in water
When choosing a plant for a pond in the country, you need to understand that water flowers should not cover the entire surface. Separate green islands look very nice. Aquatic specimens vary in depth and are planted in containers. The pots are easy to rearrange if you want to change the design.
Deep-sea ones include:
There are many legends about the nymph, because she is really beautiful. Flowering begins in summer and ends in late autumn. There are frost-resistant varieties. Large leaves, flowers 10-15 cm in diameter. There are hybrid species with flowers 2.5 cm. It is planted at a depth of 1 m.
Its inflorescences rise above the water and emit a vanilla aroma. It grows to half a meter. The plant is winter-hardy, unpretentious. The original leaves are eye-catching.
Those floating on the water surface include:
Often used for decoration. Leaves up to 5 cm in diameter. The flowers are inconspicuous, white, die off quickly. Vodokras hibernates well at the bottom, and in spring it rises and blooms again.
Looks like little ferns. Attracts gardeners with its diminutiveness. It quickly covers the water surface, like a carpet, so it needs to be caught periodically. Looks original, loves the sun. In winter, it is better to remove from the pond, as it does not tolerate frost.
You can choose from a variety of crops for decoration, but you must not forget about care for all year round... In the summer, it comes down to watering and pruning dead leaves. Also, many are faced with the appearance of duckweed, small algae, which must be removed. V winter period many containers are best removed from the water and stored in the basement.
Water, as a symbol of purity and change in life, has always attracted people. A small body of water, near which it is pleasant to spend time, moving away from everyday worries, is a rather popular element of landscape design. suburban areas... Plants for a pond are a mandatory attribute of a pond design. Planting flowering and decorative leafy beauties allows you not only to transform the pond, but also to protect it.
Herbaceous plants and shrubs, decorated with delicate and variegated flowers, complement the picturesque composition of a natural cozy corner with bright touches and unique aromas.
A pond framed with green compositions always looks natural and elegant at the same time
However, besides being decorative, pond aquatic plants also serve a practical purpose. Leaves of plants located above the surface of the water slightly shade the water area, thereby preventing the development and intensive growth of algae. Thanks to this, the water can remain clear and pure for a longer period.
Also, in hot summer days The natural shading of the water surface by foliage allows the sun's rays to be scattered, which heats the water.
Shading is especially necessary for bodies of water inhabited by fish, frogs, turtles and other amphibians
Factors Determining Plant Choice
When choosing plants for a pond in the country, you must adhere to a single decorative ideas... This will allow you to create a composition that stands out against the background of other elements of the landscape, at the same time will be in harmony with them.
When planning the placement of green plantings, it is advisable to determine the main angle, relative to which the composition will look most impressive
Any decorative composition looks elegant and rich if it is created taking into account the planned elements, when the foreground is decorated with low or ground cover plants, taller plants are the second plan.
When planning to equip a recreation area along one of the sides of the reservoir, the plants for this area are selected low so that they do not block the picturesque landscape and access to the pond.
Plants for reservoirs are selected taking into account the zoning of the latter in depth. In the deepest part of the reservoir, which is mainly located in the center of the pond, deep-water plants are located, closer to the shores and swampy zone - shallow-water floating plants. Representatives are accommodated on the coast of the pond flora, which grows comfortably on wet ground, and on a dry shore - less moisture-loving shrubs and flowers.
Which part of the pond is best to plant?
The middle of the handsome man floating on the water surface is dotted with countless stamens. The lotus prefers to grow in sunny areas of the reservoir, the depth of which is at least 40 cm. Its roots are submerged in the ground under water, and flowers and leaves float freely above the water surface.
Lotus - delicate and amazing beautiful flower loved by many gardeners, can rightfully be considered the king of the pond
The middle of the handsome man floating on the water surface is dotted with countless stamens. The lotus prefers to grow in sunny areas of the reservoir, the depth of which is not less than 40 cm. Its roots are submerged in the ground under water, and flowers and leaves float freely above the water surface.
Water lilies can also become an effective addition to the plant composition.
There are more than a dozen varieties of these nymphs, and each of them requires specific planting conditions and depth for growth. The water lily is also one of the sun-loving deep-sea flowers.
Brazenia with dark purple inflorescences and mulberry with delicate white miniature flowers can become a worthy decoration of the central part of the pond.
Floating on the surface
Plants of a fresh water body, freely floating on the surface, act not only as a natural "screen" shading the water surface. They perform an important function, since they absorb organic matter dissolved in water, and thereby regulate the ecological balance.
Among the most picky representatives of this plant species are: azole, wolfia, water walnut, zerushnik. They feel very comfortable both in sunny areas and in shaded areas.
A dense lace carpet woven from tiny azole leaves gives any body of water a special mystery. Carpet shades can vary from red-brown and deep green with pinkish to bluish-green
The water walnut, visually reminiscent of a spiky ball with curved horns, is decorated with a decorative rosette of serrated leaves
Among the beautifully flowering, picky floating plants, stand out: vodokras, hydrokleis, luronium, pemphigus.
An unassuming water color, also called a toad, effectively stands out against the background of other aquatic vegetation with heart-shaped leaves and three-petal flowers. Exotic hydrokleis, which has taken root in our latitudes, looks very similar to water paint
These plants should be planted in small quantities. Their leaves should cover no more than half the surface of the water.
Plants - oxygen generators
Outwardly unattractive plants, oxygen generators, are used primarily for cleaning the reservoir. By absorbing carbon dioxide and minerals from the water, they deprive algae of food and thereby prevent water pollution.
Among decorative varieties oxygenerating plants, hornwort, pondweed, elodea and urut are secreted
Fluffy hornwort with needle-like leaves prefers shady coastal areas. Spike-shaped inflorescences of pink shades of pondweed are excellent food for the inhabitants of the reservoir. Floating twigs with a metallic sheen of elodea grow so quickly that in the first year of settling in a reservoir, the plant is able to create dense thickets. Elodeya is not picky about lighting and temperature conditions.
Choosing plants for decorating a pond in the coastal zone, the choice can be stopped on such moisture-loving plants like calamus, cattail, reed.
Among marsh plants, decorative forms are fern, daylily, volzhanka, gravilat
When forming a flower garden in the coastal area, you can play on the contrast of shapes and colors. For example, graceful elongated leaves and unusual flowers iris, contrasting with the golden inflorescences of the swimsuit, look spectacular against the background of an openwork fern. When creating compositions, the main thing is not to overdo it. A harmonious aesthetic composition of plants should decorate the landscape of the site, filling the soul with pleasant emotions from contemplation.
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