Welcome to Green & Hagstrom Aquatic Nursery & Water Garden Supply...Helpful Tips and Hints (Water Plants)
These are plants that grow in the margins of the pond, with a small amount of water over the top of the pot. Marginal plants can be found in both hardy and tropical varieties, and add interest and contrast to the low growing flowers and foliage of waterlilies. SUNLIGHT Waterlilies must have a minimum of four to five hours direct sunlight in order to bloom well. Some marginals will bloom in the shade or have decorative foliage which grows well in shade ponds. Waterlilies require a minimum of six inches of water over the soil level in the pot; temperatureof the water should be at 60 degrees minimum, and tropicals need 70 degrees to bloom well. Marginals like 2-4" over the top of the pot, and should be started shallow then moved to the proper depth. 
FERTILIZERPlants must be fed every thirty days during the growing season. HR tablets made just for lilies and pond plants should be used as directed. Lotus plants like to be fed twice monthly. FISH Stock 1 inch of fish per 7-10 gallons of water. Do not exceed without additional biological filtration. Cover the soil of lily pots and other water plants pots with large gravel or slate so fish cannot dig in plants. Feed as much as they can eat in 10 minutes twice daily. Remove uneaten food. Do not feed in winter, or when the temperature of the water drops below 45 or 50 degrees. ALGAE To encourage clear water, cover 60-70% of the pond surface with waterlilies or floating leaf plants. This blocks the action of sunlight on the water itself and limits algae growth. Do not use chemicals to control the algae or it will likely kill your lilies. Instead, encourage a healthy growth of submerged plants. TUB GARDENS Tub gardens are easy to create for patio decks and sunrooms. Add waterlilies or other aquatic plants, use a small pump for flowing water and even a few small goldfish. All plants are potted. Helpful Tips and Hints (Pond and Waterscapes) Gentle reflections, soothing sound, exotic water plants, and graceful movement of colorful fish are all images which come to mind when considering a garden pond or waterscape. These image become realities when you begin learning about ponds and become involved in this fascinating activity. Here are some hints to get started.
1) Check the health of your pond. Test for ammonia, nitrites, and pH. Check the level of debris on the bottom of your pond. Net out leaf material or vacuum and clean the bottom of your pond. 2) Check your aquatic plants. Trim off dead leaf material. Repot over crowded pots when your foliage has started to emerge and division is easily seen. Fertilize your waterlilies, marginals, and lotus. 3) Check your fish. Fish can resume normal eating habits when your water temperature maintains 55 degrees. Inspect your fish closely for fungus, parasites or bacterial infection. Remove infected fish for treatment. Size up the growth of your fish and decide if your pond is over crowded. Take the time to do some needed culling. 4) Check the filter and pumps. Clean filter material or replace if it needs it. Inspect your water features. Make sure all hoses are clamped securely. Make sure hose lines are not clogged. Look over the casing on your pump and inspect for cracks. Check your U. V. Light bulb. Caution do not look directly at the light. Replace your bulb if it is over a year old. Don't forget to check our Book and Videos for other material available on this subject. KOI & GOLDFISH
Here are some Koi from our collection... We carry a large variety of decorative pond fish including imported Japanese koi, domestic koi and butterfly koi, also fancy goldfish such as sarasa and calico fantails, orandas, black moors, along with shubunkins and many others. Fish can be shipped anywhere Nationwide - price list available...if you fill out our form by clicking here. Fish are shipped via commercial air carrier or same day bus service (for Tennessee orders only). Purchaser must make arrangements to meet the shipment, as G&H will not be responsible for live fish after they have been shipped by the appropriate carrier. G&H reserves the right to choose the carrier for shipment. Special handling and shipping arrangements are required May-September. Handling charge for fish is $20 plus carrier's cost. In town delivery (25 miles radius) is $35. We also stock various books and videos about these beautiful, unique fish... check them out. |
Waterlilies are a mainstay of a pond, and are found in a large number of varieties, including
hardy waterlilies, which behave like perennials and come back each year, and tropicals which
should be treated as annuals. Some varieties of tropicals bloom at night. Waterlilies bloom
from early spring to the first killing frost. A well-grown plant will have several flowers
open every day of its season, and each flower lasts three days.
