How to plant a FLOATING POND PLANTER - Best Pond Plants

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  • Опубликовано: 29 окт 2024

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  • @syedshawkethussainrizvi9503
    @syedshawkethussainrizvi9503 3 года назад +3

    Thank you for giving us these wonderful ideas GOD bless you

  • @nl9365
    @nl9365 15 дней назад

    Very good, thank you. Nancy from Texas

  • @vaastukamalnursery8011
    @vaastukamalnursery8011 3 года назад +2

    So beautiful love this AQUATIC PLANTS

  • @charlottewilson4560
    @charlottewilson4560 3 года назад +5

    The floating islands look great all planted up. I like the ease of planting in them and that they can be anchored. The choice of plants is endless - I’m glad you planted them as I’d still be choosing the plants!

  • @epexlinux
    @epexlinux 3 года назад +2

    Really useful information as allways. Thankyou

  • @michellelyster5931
    @michellelyster5931 2 года назад +2

    Excellent video. Loved it

  • @timcruse9054
    @timcruse9054 3 года назад +3

    Another Master Class Mark thank you for sharing.

    • @ThePondAdvisor
      @ThePondAdvisor  3 года назад +3

      Thank you for your time watching and commenting

  • @orianafisher3960
    @orianafisher3960 3 года назад +3

    One of my most favorite and informative videos Mark, thanks for sharing your wealth of knowledge 😀

  • @vaastukamalnursery8011
    @vaastukamalnursery8011 3 года назад +3

    So wonderful 💖

  • @telesasmith4573
    @telesasmith4573 3 года назад +2

    I love what you do

  • @tinaashworth8282
    @tinaashworth8282 Год назад +1

    Very interesting. I visited a natural pitcher plant bog here in usa Oregon. Those are amazing.thanks for the inspiration

  • @debbief9861
    @debbief9861 3 года назад +2

    Great video.

  • @twunderaquatics1770
    @twunderaquatics1770 3 года назад +7

    Creeping Jenny is one of my favorite plants. Very versatile. I only have the gold. I would rather have green. You can hardly see the flowers on the gold.

    • @ThePondAdvisor
      @ThePondAdvisor  3 года назад +2

      It grows faster and yes the flowers stand out well.

  • @BibleStoriesandBeyond
    @BibleStoriesandBeyond 3 года назад +2

    Very nice! ❤️

  • @dennisfeldmann7399
    @dennisfeldmann7399 2 года назад +2

    Thanks for sharing this video. I'm across the pond Michigan USA I will order the aquatic baskets from Greg's company next week. I do have an Aquascape ecosystem pond Craig actually did a RUclips video 4 years ago.

    • @ThePondAdvisor
      @ThePondAdvisor  2 года назад

      Craig? Did you build the pond yourself or had a contractor build it

    • @dennisfeldmann7399
      @dennisfeldmann7399 2 года назад

      @@ThePondAdvisor I had a contract do it for me . Puts ponds.

    • @dennisfeldmann7399
      @dennisfeldmann7399 2 года назад

      Greg wittstock company

    • @dennisfeldmann7399
      @dennisfeldmann7399 2 года назад

      @@ThePondAdvisor sorry talk and text. Not good.

    • @ThePondAdvisor
      @ThePondAdvisor  2 года назад

      @@dennisfeldmann7399 I know Dan, next time you see him say The Pond Advisor says hello, hopefully will see him in August

  • @atgcain
    @atgcain 3 года назад +3

    Great video Mark, very helpful 👌. I now have both types of creeping jenny at its growing fast 😵, but looking great. Can you use other moos apart from willow moss for waterfalls and how would you place it and with what !!

    • @ThePondAdvisor
      @ThePondAdvisor  3 года назад +3

      Yes you can moss up waterfalls with waterfall foam. Stick it on in a splash zone and watch it grow. Give a couple a try and see which like it the best. Even the dead misses that don’t make it will have the other moss start to grow on it.

  • @nicwood1658
    @nicwood1658 3 года назад +3

    Hi Mark, with winter upon us, could you suggest some plants for a floating planter? Bringing on going interest and colour to keep the blues away.

    • @ThePondAdvisor
      @ThePondAdvisor  3 года назад +1

      The Pitcher plants look great at the moment, you can add autumn bedding plants to these floating island. Personal choice

  • @TheLee1947
    @TheLee1947 2 года назад +2

    What are you using as the potting soil for your pond plantsl. I like to mix my own soil for my outdoor flower pots. For those pots I mix equal parts of bagged top soil and composted peat.

    • @ThePondAdvisor
      @ThePondAdvisor  2 года назад +1

      Great question, we use different mixes for different plants.

  • @Neiljameschapman39
    @Neiljameschapman39 6 месяцев назад +1

    Hi Mark. I have watched many of your videos and can't remember which one, but can you recommend plants to plug in between rock around the outside of a pond . Neil UK

    • @ThePondAdvisor
      @ThePondAdvisor  6 месяцев назад +1

      ruclips.net/video/l4X7jexugYA/видео.htmlsi=QzaD6gemL00hjjDx

  • @joansmith3492
    @joansmith3492 2 года назад +1

    I have a floating bog that I bought for my pond. I have had it for ~10 years.

  • @archiejenner3799
    @archiejenner3799 3 года назад +5

    hello mark, my nana has a very small preformed pond with little waterfall and a allin one filter in the bottom of the pond she has 4 gildfish but the water is very green what would be the best cheap way to get rid of the green water without a pond vac or a uv steralizer
    also she has some waterlilys when will te=hey begin to flower no sign yet
    thank you

    • @michaelarce633
      @michaelarce633 3 года назад +3

      I would say floating plants cause they use a good amount of nutrients and can shade the pond from all the sunlight.

    • @ThePondAdvisor
      @ThePondAdvisor  3 года назад +3

      Try growing water cress or the pond plant planters like in this weeks video

  • @Volunteerballoons
    @Volunteerballoons 3 года назад +3

    Are primulas regular plants or specifically designed to be in water all the time?

    • @ThePondAdvisor
      @ThePondAdvisor  3 года назад +3

      Lots of primulas love living by water.

  • @sliemalouis
    @sliemalouis Год назад +1

    Mark, thanks for the very informative video. I am in Melbourne Australia and I built my garden pond (6000 ltrs) some 34 years ago, with rocks. I have a pressurized filter with UV light and another Bog filter. Water crystal clear, never a problem. I have water lily out of pots, on the bottom of the pond, the thing is it never flowers, pond is 4 feet deep, may be that is the problem. What do you suggest?

    • @ThePondAdvisor
      @ThePondAdvisor  Год назад +1

      Thanks for sharing, not enough sun or food

  • @erinbarry3368
    @erinbarry3368 Год назад +1

    What is pond compost made of? The thing i don't understand is putting dirt(?)in the pond water. Does the dirt/compost not make the water dirty or discolored?

    • @ThePondAdvisor
      @ThePondAdvisor  Год назад +2

      most aquatic soils are sandy loam, watch this video about media ruclips.net/video/SA7vBEZ6pOY/видео.html&pp=ygUSbWVkaWEgcG9uZCBwbGFudHMg

  • @davebank3218
    @davebank3218 Год назад +1

    Could I please have the link for the floating ball? Thanks!

    • @ThePondAdvisor
      @ThePondAdvisor  Год назад +1

      Of course ruclips.net/video/TJgzSk5jxSc/видео.html

  • @michaelarce633
    @michaelarce633 3 года назад +3

    Have you ever used ludwigia for to basket covering

    • @ThePondAdvisor
      @ThePondAdvisor  3 года назад +2

      Yes I have a few times, I in fact planted a couple of planters with it after these floating islands.

    • @michaelarce633
      @michaelarce633 3 года назад +3

      @@ThePondAdvisor i was thinking of doing one of these in a 55 gallon patio pond in the middle as a floating island and have nothing under for more space.

    • @ThePondAdvisor
      @ThePondAdvisor  3 года назад +2

      100% perfect

  • @harrisonwatson1868
    @harrisonwatson1868 3 года назад +3

    Does it oxygenate the pond when it is in the floating planter?

    • @ThePondAdvisor
      @ThePondAdvisor  3 года назад +3

      No, the roots don't come into contact with the water, you could run an air line to them done that a few times to hold the air stone off the base

  • @soberhippie
    @soberhippie 3 года назад +3

    I think planting things in one row looks a bit artificial, but lots of interesting ideas I will definitely try. Are there any follow-up videos about these baskets? How are they doing?

    • @ThePondAdvisor
      @ThePondAdvisor  3 года назад +2

      Check out our latest POND college update

    • @ThePondAdvisor
      @ThePondAdvisor  3 года назад +2

      ruclips.net/video/padzp3E0DRc/видео.html

  • @petersvan7880
    @petersvan7880 3 года назад +2

    In my experience, you don't need any fertilizer, not even for water lilies. We have them floating bare rooted, and they thrive :)

    • @ThePondAdvisor
      @ThePondAdvisor  3 года назад +1

      You must have a lot of fish waste or earth in your pond, I don’t know any water lilies that will survive without and substrate

    • @sdqsdq6274
      @sdqsdq6274 2 года назад

      most water plant are nutrient suckers , lol

  • @debrawalsh6098
    @debrawalsh6098 2 года назад +2

    Can you send me the link for the floating citrus cups

    • @ThePondAdvisor
      @ThePondAdvisor  Год назад +1

      waterfeature.shop/search?q=floating+&options%5Bprefix%5D=last

  • @andyk7967
    @andyk7967 2 года назад +3

    What's the best way of anchoring these to the sides so they don't float away?

  • @rickarmes548
    @rickarmes548 2 года назад +1

    Can you use pond soil media (cat litter) instead of regular soil?

    • @ThePondAdvisor
      @ThePondAdvisor  2 года назад +1

      The un scented (natural cat litter) clay yes

  • @johnhorry9995
    @johnhorry9995 3 года назад +2

    Hi Mark. Have you got a link for using pipe work for your floating Island?

    • @ThePondAdvisor
      @ThePondAdvisor  3 года назад +1

      We don’t very simple I do have pipework videos. Cable tie/zip ties or underlay as the planting pocket. ruclips.net/video/oEzkl9t7r7U/видео.html

    • @ThePondAdvisor
      @ThePondAdvisor  3 года назад +1

      ruclips.net/video/Q0fDWInOHic/видео.html

  • @CatherineBristow
    @CatherineBristow Год назад +1

    I live in Australia and for some reason, aquatic compost is very hard to get hold of. However, when I do find it, it is very heavy once it is wet. I have a floating pot but when I use the aquatic compost it is too heavy and the pot sinks instead of floating. How can I adapt my aquatic soil to make it lighter so my floating pot will actually float once planted out?

    • @ThePondAdvisor
      @ThePondAdvisor  Год назад +1

      Use a less loam based soil, mix it up with peat or coir fibre.

  • @nl9365
    @nl9365 15 дней назад

    Can you display the names of the plants, for those who have hearing loss. 😂Nancy for Texas

  • @mememe84
    @mememe84 5 месяцев назад

    how do you put soiled pots in constant water? thats the definition of overwatering and will cause root rot, no?

    • @ThePondAdvisor
      @ThePondAdvisor  5 месяцев назад +2

      Not at all, aquatic plants love water, the whole floating island is not totally under water so you will be amazed what you can grow

  • @bobwallace9753
    @bobwallace9753 2 года назад +1

    The potted starts you are using are root bound. Try roughing up the outer surface to encourage the roots to spread faster.

  • @bevbub
    @bevbub 3 года назад +5

    arent you also fertilizing the algae ?- I am frightened to fertilize my plants because I don't want to encourage algae growth

    • @ThePondAdvisor
      @ThePondAdvisor  3 года назад +3

      Depends on the plant, depends on you pond design, depends on the container you are planting. Did you watch the video a couple of weeks ago, potting waterlilies I cove the fertiliser more in that video

    • @bevbub
      @bevbub 3 года назад +3

      @@ThePondAdvisor No I haven't but will do now- thanks for the reply - have a good day

    • @ThePondAdvisor
      @ThePondAdvisor  3 года назад +3

      Perfect

    • @ThePondAdvisor
      @ThePondAdvisor  3 года назад +3

      ruclips.net/video/ITYVVsUw_WA/видео.html

    • @janescaife7278
      @janescaife7278 Год назад

      I am hoping to plant some floating hostas. It is the only way I can think to keep slugs and snails off them

  • @hoppyb6113
    @hoppyb6113 Год назад

    Info about pon❤d balls please

    • @ThePondAdvisor
      @ThePondAdvisor  Год назад

      ruclips.net/video/TJgzSk5jxSc/видео.html

  • @jameshogben4508
    @jameshogben4508 Год назад +1

    Are these used for marginal plants?

    • @ThePondAdvisor
      @ThePondAdvisor  Год назад

      yep or bog plants, you can grow lots of garden plants in them as well

  • @joannlandow4973
    @joannlandow4973 3 года назад +2

    I'ma nurse and a mother how the heck am I'm gonna get this bugger on board. From missouri

    • @joannlandow4973
      @joannlandow4973 3 года назад

      Missery

    • @ThePondAdvisor
      @ThePondAdvisor  3 года назад +2

      On board? Not been to Missouri, I do know a few people closer to you that may be able to help you.

  • @ritarenouf7760
    @ritarenouf7760 2 года назад +2

    What kind of soil do you use on your floating island?

    • @ThePondAdvisor
      @ThePondAdvisor  2 года назад +1

      A mixture of different medias depending on what I am growing ruclips.net/video/SA7vBEZ6pOY/видео.html

    • @webwhisper2701
      @webwhisper2701 Месяц назад

      aquatic soil is a good choice

  • @christiannorrish
    @christiannorrish Год назад +1

    Would the fertiliser harm the fish in a smaller pond of 1000 litres?

    • @ThePondAdvisor
      @ThePondAdvisor  Год назад +2

      No, however not using the plant food in this way (with in a planting pocket or planter) it would effect the water quality

  • @idontknowwhattodo9
    @idontknowwhattodo9 3 года назад +2

    Do you sell plants?

    • @ThePondAdvisor
      @ThePondAdvisor  3 года назад +2

      Only if you buy a pond or come to Pc lol, no we don’t sell plants as a rule (online). We stopped it about 15 years ago. Never say never however

    • @idontknowwhattodo9
      @idontknowwhattodo9 3 года назад +2

      @@ThePondAdvisor unfortunately I’m too far away from PC. The first floating basket you made. I would like to replicate but struggling to find the plants

    • @ThePondAdvisor
      @ThePondAdvisor  3 года назад +2

      @@idontknowwhattodo9 I get that, do you have any aquatic shops local to you?

    • @idontknowwhattodo9
      @idontknowwhattodo9 3 года назад +2

      @@ThePondAdvisor not that I know of. I did ask a few locally if they could order them in but no joy. I’m based in Dorset

    • @ThePondAdvisor
      @ThePondAdvisor  3 года назад +2

      You should have a few places down their. You can order online I am guessing yes you will have to let them grow a little but then next year they will be perfect

  • @jimtoke4953
    @jimtoke4953 2 года назад +1

    k i plant weed does this work

    • @ThePondAdvisor
      @ThePondAdvisor  2 года назад +1

      Will be too tall for the floating planters, I have known people to grow weed in aquaponic systems.