Bog Plants
Which bog garden plants will thrive in partial to full shade?
I'm intrigued by the idea of a bog garden. Raising the elevation of the low spot might be impractical because this low spot is probably exacerbated by gutters/roof runoff where the houses are very close together.
First thing you want to do is to make sure the water runoff will not erode any garden you want to establish.
Marsh Marigolds, Jack n Pulpit, Trillium's, and Trout Lilies have done well in my own bog area; a few were given as gifts and are not typically available for purchase, but the Jack n Pulpit and Trillium's are available at most larger nurseries and propagate quickly. I have found a lot of woodland and bog material at sites where they are clearing for construction and thus no issues with removal of protect flora.
Also try various mosses as a bearer around th bog area; moss looks great and and does a great job of assisting in keep the area structured for retaining water.
Have fun and good luck.
carnivorous plant bog, hybrid Sarracenia
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Island Planter - 24 in. $51.99 Plants don't have to be limited to the outside of your pond anymore. Add your favorite pond plants to this unique floating island planter, and they will float serenely in your pond, providing shade and cover for your fish. Easy to set up, and a beautiful addition to any size pond.Size:Planter is 24" diameter x 6" high.... |
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Sundial Island Planter - 16 in. $15.99 Plants don't have to be limited to the outside of your pond anymore. Add a number of your favorite pond plants to this unique floating sundial planter, and they will float serenely in your pond, providing shade and cover for your fish. Easy to set up, and a beautiful addition to any size pond.Size:Planter is 16" diameter x 4.75" deep.... |
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Island Planter - 16 in. $22.99 Plants don't have to be limited to the outside of your pond anymore. Add your favorite pond plants to this unique floating island planter, and they will float serenely in your pond, providing shade and cover for your fish. Easy to set up, and a beautiful addition to any size pond.Size:Planter is 16" diameter x 4.75" deep.... |
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Conservation Guide to Building and Improving Ponds (Learn How to Manage Your Pond for Better Fishing, Wildlife Habitat and Recreation) $15.00 In this video, you'll learn how to plan for and build a new pond. You'll see how to analyze and improve conditions in your existing ponds. Valuable tips include: the three types of fish recommended for stocking in Missouri ponds; timing and methods of stocking; how to control plant growth; growing a good fish population; erosion control and safety considerations. Whether you're planning a new pond... |
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Flytrap Bog Garden Plant Cube Kit $10.00 Grow one of the world's most fascinating plants! There are no other plants as notorious as the infamous Venus Fly Trap plant, which grows jaws that miraculously snap shut on its prey. Venus Fly Traps are as bizarre as they are intriguing. Because these plants are indigenous to bogs and swamps lacking vital minerals and nutrients in the growing medium, which are necessary for plant growth, they hav... |
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Beckett 7144610 35-Gallon Pond Kit with Plant Bog $169.99 This 35 gallon pond kit includes a built in plant bog and is the perfect addition to any small landscape setting. It is simple to install and comes in a convenient, all in one package. The rigid, polyethylene pond liner is U.V. stable and resistant to fading, cracking, or chipping. It is also non-toxic and safe for plants and fish. The kit includes two prefilters, two interchangeable fountain nozz... |
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The Book of Swamp and Bog: Trees, Shrubs, and Wildflowers of the Eastern Freshwater Wetlands $5.00 GREAT NATURAL AREAS: EAST PA... |
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Walking the Wetlands: A Hiker's Guide to Common Plants and Animals of Marshes, Bogs, and Swamps (Wiley Nature Editions) $14.95 This book is a guide to identifying the wide variety of animal and plantlife found in the freshwater wetlands of the United States. Each organism is profiled by a pen and ink sketch and a description of its characteristics, range, and habitat. A colorful, informative account follows to enhance awareness and appreciation of the species that inhabit our bogs, swamps, and marshes. The text covers the... |
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Bog-Trotting for Orchids $24.95 Grace Greylock Niles' classic Bog-Trotting for Orchids opens a view into the world of a female student of nature, and her love for the flora and fauna of the Northeast. Focusing on her search for orchids in the bogs of Vermont, it offers a look back (over a century) at the history and natural history of this well-known region, and the earlier poetry and prose that influenced her.... |
