PLANTS

A beautifully planted pond is not only a sight for sore eyes but it also creates a good climate in the pond. Plants oxygenate the water and reduce superfluous nutrients. This reduces the algae growth.

The variety of pond plants is enormous. But not all plants are suitable for all types of ponds. Water lilies don't like splashing water and should only be kept in still water without a current. Choose the plants according to their height and consider their different flowering seasons.

Put the pond plants into the pond after it has been filled with water. Start in the deep-water zone: Cover the root ball of the plants with a cloth containing a low nutrient fertilizer so that the roots cannot spread. Put the plant in an OASE planting basket and fill it up with pebbles. Put the planting basket in the pond.

If you want to plant a steep part of the pond side use the OASE marginal plant holders. Insert the plants in the bags and secure the bags to the edge with large stones. For a better visual impression cover the bags with pebbles.

Plants for the shallow water zone should also be put in planting baskets.

To plant plants in the bog zone cut out pieces of coconut mat and lay them out in the bog zone. Now you can plant on them almost like you would in a flowerbed in the garden. Weigh the coconut mats down with stones to keep them in place.

Deep water zone: Install the pumps and internal filters in this zone.

Bog zone: The wider the bog zone is the safer it is for children and animals.

Wet zone: Ideal for opulent shore plants.

A slope: should not be steeper than 35-40%