Container Water Garden?
Question:I am thinking about putting up a large ceramic pot on my porch for a container water garden. I have a few water plants, and I was just wondering if I HAVE to have some kind of air pump or filter to keep the water circulating? If so - would a bubble stone work? Also, do I have to add some kind of vitamins to the water to feed the plants or is it just 'plain water'?
Answers:
A large ceramic pot water garden will make your porch welcoming provide positive energy at the entrance of your home. A small fountain or bubbler will circulate the water, discourage mosquito larvae and algae, and create a soothing sound you will enjoy every time you are on your porch. Small pumps may be found at pond stores or home improvement stores such as Home Depot or Lowe's.
How to calculate what size pump you will need? You must consider both GPH (gallons per hour) and head (the distance from the pump to the top of your container). There are many formulas for determining this. The best method is to find a pond store, tell an employee the size (gallons, height, width) of your container, and let him/her help you choose.
Regarding water plants: underwater tub plants like water lilies need occasional fertilization. Floating plants do not. You do not need to treat your water with anything.
Good luck with your water garden!
you should have a pump,but if your container is small enough to empty often,and keep clean,you can get by without one.if you are having fish in it(goldfish) then it's best to have the pump to airate the water.it's hard to keep the fish alive if the water doesn't circulate.i don't believe a bubble stone would be the same as a pump,but i've never had one so i can't say for sure.you wouldn't want nasty fish dropping's bubbling up from your pond. if you go without the pump,put the dirty water on your flower garden,and your flower's will benefit from it.there are fertilizer stick's that you push into the soil of your plant's every couple of week's.they won't hurt your fish.
Here is all you need to know about the pumps, and pictures and where to get them...all the way down to pondless waterfalls..enjoy
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