Hey guys. New here posting, but have read many threads over the years.
Looking to add a shallow bog adjacent to the current diy aquascape style bog.
Issue being the current bog is in a somewhat shaded area underneath a magnolia tree and I'm looking to get a bog in a sunnier area that can get taller plants involved with the pond that will compliment the rest of the area.
I believe this bog will help with excess nutrients and the other larger bog will be the main filter mechanically and biologically. It's planted, but not entirely. It's a new pond only a couple years old and am having issues with algae. I dont necessarily hate the algae look, I think it looks natural honestly and have come accustomed to it, or maybe that's just coping lol.
So I guess essentially I'm looking for ideas and experiences with plants that grow well in a bog but with a high attitude that won't propagate itself in areas I don't care for it to. Cattails, for example, would be great but from what I've read they will just get out of hand over time.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. I'm in zone 5 illinois. I've been looking at obedient plant and it seems like a good fit, what do you think? Native plants would be cool, but I'm open to whatever will survive deep colds.
Anthony
Looking to add a shallow bog adjacent to the current diy aquascape style bog.
Issue being the current bog is in a somewhat shaded area underneath a magnolia tree and I'm looking to get a bog in a sunnier area that can get taller plants involved with the pond that will compliment the rest of the area.
I believe this bog will help with excess nutrients and the other larger bog will be the main filter mechanically and biologically. It's planted, but not entirely. It's a new pond only a couple years old and am having issues with algae. I dont necessarily hate the algae look, I think it looks natural honestly and have come accustomed to it, or maybe that's just coping lol.
So I guess essentially I'm looking for ideas and experiences with plants that grow well in a bog but with a high attitude that won't propagate itself in areas I don't care for it to. Cattails, for example, would be great but from what I've read they will just get out of hand over time.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. I'm in zone 5 illinois. I've been looking at obedient plant and it seems like a good fit, what do you think? Native plants would be cool, but I'm open to whatever will survive deep colds.
Anthony