Selecting Plants For Your Koi Water Garden

So you finally finished your water garden structure. You have finally come to the fun part of building your water garden: picking the flowers and plants that will make your water garden a picturesque oasis.

Not only should you think about attractiveness when you are picking your plants, but you must also keep in mind that plants give another, more significant value to your garden, biological life. Biological life helps maintain your pool by doing what they would do in nature.

Be sure to pay attention to your climate and region. Some plants can simply not live in certain circumstances, so it is wise to do your research before hand. Talking with your local dealer will give you some idea of what plants you can and cannot have in your pond.

Lotus Plants

Undoubtedly, since your pond contains Koi, a tropical fish, you may want to stay with the theme and place Lotus plants in your pond. Pretty much everybody with a tropical water garden will want a Lotus plant because the elegance is simply unmatched by other flowers.

Lotus plants provide beautiful blooms, and a smell that is unmatched. However, unless you live in an area that sustains temps higher then 65 degree Fahrenheit, you will need to have to have a place to house your Lotus plants through the colder months. A greenhouse system specifically for water plants will work the best.

Lotus plants need soil, and a large amount of daylight. They should be planted in water about 2 to 3 feet deep during the warmer months, and inside during the colder months.

Water Hyacinths

If you just do not have the time to plant and sustain your water garden’s foliage, or you are somewhat lazy when it comes to gardening, you may want to consider adding Water Hyacinths. Water hyacinths have become very well-liked recently because of their simplicity. They do not require any kind of soil or planting, you must simply throw them into the water. Only minimal time is needed to secure them down so that they do not float all over the pond freely.

Water Hyacinths are not only attractive, but are also very useful as well. These plants aid in the fight against both algae and blanket weeds.

One downside when having Water Hyacinths is the reality that they will take over your pond and yard if you allow them. Water hyacinths are very persistent, and will spread if allowed. In extreme cases, it may even jump the fence and take over the neighbors backyard as well. Once they have caused this kind of infestation, it is notoriously arduous to get rid of them.

Hidden But Functional Plants

Alternatively, you may want to consider investing in plants that are not inevitably seen. These plants live below the water line, and provide many required services to your pond. Some help you battle algae, put oxygen back into the water, or feed your fish for you.

You can find these plants in bundles at your local pet store or Koi dealer. The majority of underwater plants will not need additional support during the winter, so once you place them in the water, you may not think twice about them again. However, the benefits that you get from having these types of plants make up for the fact that you are not able to actually see them.