Marginal plants

MARGINAL PLANTS
Available in a vast array of shapes, colours and growth liabits, these plants add a special touch to your garden. Marginal or moisture-loving plants can be divided into 3 groups: paludal or marsh plants which like to keep their feet in the water; waterside plants which grow happily in moist areas; and moisture-loving (border) plants which seek humidity without wanting to actually live in wet carth.

Containers
Individual pots of 15 cm to 25 cm, planting tubs, contour baskets, or round baskets of 20 cm. Depending on the variety, one can plant from 2 to 5 plants in the same pot.

Soil type
Good brown soil (heavy top soil) covered with a 1 cm layer of sand or gravel.

Fertilization
Use fertiliser by tablets, from May to August.

Planting
Paludal or marsh plants should be installed on shelves built for this purpose in the pond.

Bricks can also be used to bring the level of the pot to the right depth (5-15 cm of water above the top of the pot). Waterside plants are most frequently used in bog gardens where they are transplanted directly into the ground. Border plants shouild be planted in beds surrounding the pond.

Important
To make sure that the plants get a good start after planting, cut back their foliage, leaving stems of about 5 cm. Make sure the soil is already wet during planting.

Quantity
This will depend on the requirements of your particular landscaping and your personal preferences.