Wet riparian plants can be planted at the edge of any type of pond where the soil is more moist. They do not get into the water unless the pond floods. Shoreline plants are strong aquatic plants that can handle many weather conditions and turn the pond into a water paradise. A properly arranged pond with different types of aquatic plants, pond substrate and pond bacteria will provide decades of enjoyment.
Shoreline plants are plants planted on the edges or banks of a pond or water feature. They are often water-holding or water-tolerant pond plants planted in specially designated riparian zones, or in special containers or pots. In addition to providing visual beautification, they also have important ecological functions, such as maintaining clear pond water, providing oxygen, competing with algae and weeds and providing habitat for young pond fish and other pond animals. In addition, it can also help reduce the amount of mosquitoes.
Shoreline plants are also called marsh plants. They are aquatic plants that grow naturally in shallow water and along the edges of ponds, rivers and other waterways. Riparian plants can grow in shallow water or along the edges of the pond or water, depending on the species. Riparian plants provide hiding places and habitats for fish and other aquatic organisms. They also create shaded areas where salamanders, frogs and other pond animals can hide from predators and provide habitat for small invertebrates that serve as fish food for fish and other pond animals in the natural pond.
All of our various species of aquatic plants are grown in our own family nursery and are hardy. This means that the plants will survive the winter and bloom beautifully and strongly every year. So a pond plant with us, in this case a bank plant is a real investment for years of healthy, clear and beautiful looking pond.
Shoreline plants are plants that grow in the shallow end of a pond or marsh. These plants have specific water level requirements and this information is available for each species.
At Van der Velde Waterplants you can purchase a wide range of shore plants. Our shore plants come directly from our own nursery and we deliver including pond basket, fertilizer, clay and cover gravel. We also offer a 100% growth and flowering guarantee for our shore plants.
