Plant of the Week---Water Lily

 The water lily is the undisputed Queen of the Water Garden. Its beauty takes center stage to of the other plants in the pond or water garden. But its function in the water is more than providing a pretty face. The water lily's large leaves shade the pond, its roots and leaves help to keep the water clear. Hardy water lilies will overwinter in our ponds while tropical lilies bloom in the summer.

Pond depths from 18-24" will give way to a planting depth of 10-16", allowing pots to be 8" deep with soil to for the lilies. Smaller plants can be lifted by using bricks in the pond. 

Check in with our water garden department for information about plants and pond health. We also provide seminars on water garden installation and pond care through the season. 

Valley View Farms' Nick with WBAL's Ava Marie