Beneficial Bacteria maintain a balanced ecosystem in your pond, providing clean, clear healthy water conditions. Bacteria break down harmful ammonia and nitrites produced from fish waste and decaying organic matter and convert them into nitrates: which are consumed by plants.
Water lilies do best when planted in large, wide shallow pots that allow their roots to spread.
Water lilies do best when planted in large, wide shallow pots that allow their roots to spread.
While Tropical Water Lilies may be a bit expensive and will not survive the winter in the pond except in very warm climates, they are definitely worth it. They bloom profusely all summer long; they are available in many colours and they often have large exquisitely patterned leaves.