[MWG] Today's Pond Q&A
------------------------------- Today's Pond Q&A In this issue: - HARDY WATER LILIES - DO I TRANSPLANT NOW OR IN THE SPRING? ----------------------------- Question> Hello I have a water lily that I kept from last year by cutting back the growth in the fall and leaving it submerged in my pond with the fish and a pond heater. It came out strong this year and has almost outgrown its container. My question is: Should I repot the water lily? If yes, should I wait to repot in the spring or do it in the fall? Thanks for your help. I really enjoy the pond Q & A. - Larry ========== @SK Carolyn ============= Have a pond question? Just send it in to: Carolyn@macarthurwatergardens.com and our own in-house pond expert will try and answer it for you! ==================================== Answer> Hi, Larry, I repot mine in the fall to give them time over the winter to restore the root system. I use a good planting media (such as Microbe-Lift rather than soil) and the spring takes care of itself. I do not add any fertilizer to pots in the fall. Discard any weak or damaged sections and repot only healthy parts. Besides, I don't want rotting plant material in my pond over the winter for parasites or bacteria to start trouble. So, as part of the normal clean-up program for me, the plants get their attention too. - Carolyn == Happy Pondkeeping! Brett Fogle MacArthur Water Gardens www.macarthurwatergardens.com © MacArthur Water Gardens 1698 SW 16th ST Boca Raton, FL 33486 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=- This email is never sent without permission. You (or someone using your email address) bought something from MacArthur Water Gardens, or signed up for our newsletter, affiliate program, mini-course or requested a fr^e report.. The information we have on file is Your name: Friend Your email: If you wish to be removed from this list, simply click once on the link below.
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