Aquatic Planting in a Formal Water Feature - by Bluecreek
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Our client wanted to introduce aquatic plantings in his beautifully done formal water feature.
We designed and installed wetland filter/aquatic planting areas on either side of 122' long 'six pool' feature and planted 4 waterlillys in each of the pools. Lilly coloration ranges from white in the top pool to dark red in the lowest pool.
We designed and installed wetland filter/aquatic planting areas on either side of 122' long 'six pool' feature and planted 4 waterlillys in each of the pools. Lilly coloration ranges from white in the top pool to dark red in the lowest pool.
In the beginning. A lovely installation but rather a stark focal feature in the midst of a verdant estate.
In the beginning. View from the top.
Installing 244' of 28" wide wetland filter planting beds for aquatic planting
Base media installed.
2"-3" common washed rock
Imported stone for the 'topdressing' of the beds to blend with the stone work of the feature.
Top dressing in place...
Initial planting finished
Lilly pot in the top pool
View from the lower level after first planting.
More planting will take place in the spring. These species should become fairly well established in the remainder of the season.
Another view of the fresh planting of bare root stock
Up and running with plants in place.
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