Many of us wish we could have outdoor lights glowing year-round; sadly, knotted electric cords and high energy bills hold us back. Thankfully, technology has advanced. Today, I’d like to share how I made a DIY fairy light tree with Starbright’s solar-powered string lights that could stay on year-round. Having solar-powered lights eliminates the need for long electric cords. This project was sponsored by Starbright.
How to Make an Easy Mini Aquatic Plants Pond With an Old Metal Washtub
23.06.2023 - 12:46 / hometalk.com
I had a problem with my koi carp fish always gobbling up any aquatic plants I tried to grow in my pond, so I decided to create a separate mini pond in the corner using an old galvanised wash tub that they couldn’t destroy!
Firstly I placed some old bricks inside to raise the level of the plant baskets slightly higher so the stems would reach out the top of water enough to grow well.
I begin lining the inside of the ‘specially designed for ponds’ plastic plant baskets with perforations. I used pond plant liners.
It is okay to overhang the lining as it can be cut off after potted.
Next I filled the basket with special aquatic compost that is suitable for pond plants.
I chose a range of aquatic plants and different sized baskets to give a variety of interest. I placed plants carefully in the soil.
On top of the soil I sprinkled layer of aquatic pebble stones. I spread these evenly and pressed down to prevent the soil from coming out into the water and making it muddy.
I filled more baskets with different plants and repeated process.
Then I began cutting around the excess lining overhang of the baskets to neaten edges.
I used variety of shades of green and soon to be colourful flowering and plants in an arrangement that fits and will create an lovely plant pond and haven for birds to bathe too!
I decided the placement of the pots in the tub on top of the bricks. I arranged them in a way that allows growth and space and also varied heights.
Then I topped it up with the water hose to bring the level up.
I am loving this gorgeous old water tub pond and can’t wait till it grows and bursts with flowers!
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