planter box

[Louis]

does any know where i can get a planter box that hangs over the side of a pond?

I'll try to explain better, you buy the plants in little plastic containers, with holes in them, i don't want to set the container on the pond bottom, hence i need a planter box that hangs over the side.

[Busy B]

Guess it would depend on your edging...

Gardners's supply company makes some cool planters but some of them are metal. Plastic would be your best bet..

What about a plastic planter held in place by strapping?

[Jackie Ramo]

There are also rings that attach to bricks to hold pots, usually metal but not enough to worry about in the pond. Try www.Leevalleytools.com

[Louis]

thanks, i'll look..

[Dewi]

Guess it would depend on your edging...

Gardners's supply company makes some cool planters but some of them are metal. Plastic would be your best bet..

What about a plastic planter held in place by strapping?

Good Idea BB, you in engineering??? :wink:

[Louis]

ok, got the plastic planters...
plan..
i'm going to cut some holes in the bottom,
line with fiberglass window screen,
small stones on top of screen,
dirt/soil for the plants to live in,
hang from the sides of the pond, with proper support,
(formal pond)

Q. at what depth..the planters are 8' deep...
should the water come half way up?
4" 1/2 plant in water?
1-2" roots in the water?

[Jackie Ramo]

First I'd just use gravel, no dirt but suit yourself. Depth really depends on what plants you want to plant..... so give us a list.

[Louis]

Hey Jackie, just gravel? no soil or dirt?
the plants are whatever i get, so i'm looking for a medium..
the water plants at 'Vans' are in 1-2" of water is that all that's needed?
or is that just for 'sales'?

[Terri]

Just sales, I keep mine like that too... but they do well like that, mind I feed our plants fish poop water :grin:

Gravel is fine, just not pea gravel, it compacts to much.

[Jackie Ramo]

I'd use gravel because if the fish, raccoon stray cat or child (not to mention adult doing pond cleaning) bumps the plants there will not be a huge mess to clean up... Each plant has different depth preferences so pot the one that like the same depth together. I personally would try to keep the pots just under water so the plants look like they are growingout of the water instead of in planters but again it depends the look you are looking for and what the planters look like, decorative ones will show nicley.

Yes fish poop.. plants love fish poop. Mine are getting a good dose of it today. Water change for the pond, watering day for the garden.

[Busy B]

Good Idea BB, you in engineering??? :wink:
:grin: No...just creative when I have to be:wink:

I don't use soil in the pond either...or fertilizer...relying soley on the fish to feed the plants.

[Louis]

got the answer...
thought about what i was actually doing...
found a place in Oshawa, that sells floating clay pellets
used in hydroponic setups, water level 2-3"
trying to grow anuals and peppers to start.

[Yellowshock]

does any know where i can get a planter box that hangs over the side of a pond?

I'll try to explain better, you buy the plants in little plastic containers, with holes in them, i don't want to set the container on the pond bottom, hence i need a planter box that hangs over the side.


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http://www.gardenartisans.com/fountains-pond-accessories.html

[Dave in Innisfil]

Any Canadian distributors ?

[Jackie Ramo]

I looked at them Dave and thought what a good idea, can't be hard to make either If you replaced them seasonally burlap would do.

Interesting link though, lots of pretties to look at.

[Dave in Innisfil]

I've got some visable liner I'd love to cover, but no room on my edging for a planter, and no in-water shelf for plant pots to sit on. Probably a common problem.

[Jackie Ramo]

A very common problem and I think these planters are a great idea. I may make up one to try in the inside pond which is a rectangle formal style of pond. Even bits of liner with holes punched in could be used. A simple concept, wonder why it took so long for someone to think of it.