Three-season performance is the hallmark trait for all the series, so regardless of which variety you select, your SunPatiens will be covered with beautiful flowers from spring, through the torturous heat of summer, right up to the first hard frost. Despite its exotic appearance – it looks for all the world like a floating pineapple top – the Water Soldier is a UK native, making it ideal for anyone wanting a spot of low- maintenance impact in their pond.

Once it is in place, use the nylon cord and concrete block to anchor the planter to keep it from straying too far. The best part is that you don’t have to go hunting for a pond planter because it is a simple DIY you can make at home. polyrhiza), but they are generally best avoided since they multiply and grow at such a prodigious rate. There was one small section of netting missing which was going to be replaced today, but the rest has not been disturbed.Both the planter and its accompanying platform are made with the same pole of a magnet, which repels them away from each other, making the planter hover above the platform. Once you have created a floating planter, you can then pop in colorful, long-blooming annuals for a gorgeous container garden display. Additionally, floating plants can reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the water, which can be harmful to fish in high concentrations.

The SunPatiens folks have kindly agreed to share the photos of the DIY and instructions, and the photos from Epcot are from my trip.To prevent excessive consumption and to maintain a healthy balance, it’s important to provide a variety of food sources for your fish, including both commercial fish food and live or natural foods such as floating plants. With the ability to rotate continuously at 360 degrees, your plants will stay adequately nourished, keeping them stronger and healthier.