If you want a fantastic focal point to your garden, why not add a pond? Martyn Cox looks at the best plants to use for year-round interest
IT doesn’t matter whether it’s a raised pond, a sunken pool or a traditional garden pond, a small body of water is guaranteed to transform your outdoor space. Water makes a fantastic focal point, as it casts reflections and adds movement, while the gentle splish-splash from a fountain will help you unwind after a stressful day.
Yet all too often what could be an awesome feature that will add interest all year round, is let down by poor planting or, in some cases, a complete lack of plants. It doesn’t have to be this way, though. There are loads of watery wonders to suit any style of pond, and following the arrival of warmer weather the garden centres will be fully stocked with plants that can be planted during the spring.
For my money, having a pond is a good excuse to grow a whole range of plants that prefer their roots in water, but there are plenty of other good reasons why it’s worth stocking water features with aquatics. For a start, they help to keep water free of algae, provide oxygen and act like a magnet to all sorts of creatures.
Esta historia es de la edición April 14,2018 de Amateur Gardening.
Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos.
Ya eres suscriptor ? Conectar
Esta historia es de la edición April 14,2018 de Amateur Gardening.
Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos.
Ya eres suscriptor? Conectar
To dig or not to dig?
Should we be carrying out a full dig on plots now? Bob considers the pros and cons of the 'autumn dig' debate
The box ball blues
As if his beleaguered box hadn't already taken a beating, Toby now has to deal with some hungry box caterpillars
Save your own seeds
Masterclass on: seed saving
Strange sightings
Three unusual insects turn up in Val's garden in one day
A bolt from the blue!
Cornflowers are perfect for garden and vase
Winter moth prevention
Ruth shows you how to avoid maggoty tree fruits
Create a winter container
There are as many options as in summer
Lightweight gardening tools
AS well as being good for our mental health, gardening is also great exercise.
Autumn price round-up
AG finds better bargains in lesser-known brands
Rudbeckias
Rudbeckias are ideal for sunny summer patios and borders, with some able to survive our coldest winters