Floating Pond Plants
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Plants we have listed. Water Hyacinths |
These pond plants float on the water surface and do not need a pot or container to grow.
Floating pond plants shade the pond surface, very beneficial in sunny weather.The objective is to limit sunlight which will keep algae in check.
Water hyacinth is considered a free floating plant, adding a nice final touch to your pond. These plants move around thus changing the pond appearance daily. They also add oxygen to the pond.
There are several varieties of floating aquatic plants, all very necessary to shade the pond.
This shade is important for your fish as well as submerged plants what also need shade.
Sunshine hitting water will encourage algae growth, so covering at least half of the pond with floating plants will cut down algae and give your fish a place to hide from predators like birds or raccoons.
In short, adding these plants is easy and will contribute to your garden ponds ecology.