How To Prepare Your Garden For Aquatic Plants Next Year

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00:00How to prepare your garden for aquatic plants next year.

00:04Plan plant placement and grouping.

00:06Map out shallow margins for marginal plants and deeper zones for submerged species.

00:11Balancing sun exposure and containment needs.

00:14Test and balance water chemistry.

00:17Test pH, ammonia, nitrites, and phosphates.

00:20Now using a reliable kit to ensure neutral to slightly acidic water before planting.

00:25Amend surrounding soil and edge treatments.

00:28Remove weeds and invasive runners.

00:30Add loamy soil and coarse sand and firm edges with stones to prevent erosion.

00:35Integrate beneficial wildlife habitats.

00:38Place branch bundles or logs in shallow waters before winter

00:41to provide insects and amphibians with overwintering shelters and habitats.

00:46Choose appropriate aquatic containers and substrates.

00:49Use UV-resistant aquatic planters filled with heavy clay or loam soil at correct depths

00:54and label pots for each plant.

00:56Establish a maintenance schedule for spring start.

01:00Draft a spring maintenance calendar with dates for water changes, filter checks, and planting,

01:05setting reminders to avoid rushed tasks.

01:08Source healthy aquatic plants and avoid invasives.

01:11Order healthy, disease-free aquatic plants from reputable nurseries,

01:15prioritizing natives and avoiding known invasives unless you plan rigorous control.

01:19Ensure proper filtration and aeration systems.

01:23Clean or upgrade filters and test pumps and air stones now,

01:27ensuring full filtration and aeration capacity for healthy water.

01:31Clean and revamp the pond or container.

01:34Drain and scrub basins or containers with a mild, pond-safe cleaner,

01:38rinse with vinegar, and let dry before refilling.

01:41Prepare for winterizing your aquatic setup.

01:43Move tender plants indoors, trim hardy perennials, install de-icers or break ice for gas exchange,

01:49and top off water levels.

01:51Don't forget!

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