Planting Containers

Aquatic plants play an important role in ponds. Not only do they add a beautiful aesthetic dimension, they also perform practical functions, such as provide food, shelter and shade for fish, help keep the waters biological balance, and attract insects for fish to eat.

Laguna Planting Baskets are an easy and convenient way to put plants in ponds. Their lattice design allows the free flow of water so that plants receive abundant water supply, and it helps prevent the compaction of roots. Made of sturdy plastic material, the baskets are tough enough to be placed at the bottom of ponds and also light enough to float at the surface, where they are ideal for protecting the roots of floating plants from fish who like to bite on them. n All baskets include convenient handles for easy grasping. Planting Baskets are available in several shapes and sizes to meet your needs.

Laguna Lily Tubs are ideal for planting lilies, lotus or groupings of bog plants. These tubs contain no holes and their depth provides a lot of room for tropical and/or hardy lilies to expand.

Aquatic Planters are ideal for all pond plants. The fine porous material allows water in, but keeps soil from entering your pond. The flexible material makes it simple to place the plants where plastic pots will not fit. Aquatic Planters easily blend in with the rest of the pond.

• Can be molded to fit in tight spaces.
• Will not break or crack.
• Keeps soil from escaping.

Aquatic Lily Planters are ideal for all pond plants. The fine porous material allows water in, but keeps soil from entering your pond. The flexible material makes it simple to place the plants where plastic pots will not fit. Aquatic Lily Planters easily blend in with the rest of the pond.

• Can be molded to fit in tight spaces.
• Will not break or crack.
• Keeps soil from escaping.

Laguna Planting Bags can be used for almost all pond plants. The bags are made of flexible material that allows you to place plants in confined areas such as narrow shelves or small nooks. Made of finely woven fabric, the planting bags allow excellent water permeability for plant growth, and they resist rotting. They are fully submersible and environmentally friendly.

• Easy to use.
• Allows water in and soil can't escape.
• Can be shaped to fit in small areas.
• Roots expand through the bag, making transplanting a snap.

Laguna Water Basins provide the all-important foundation for your water garden. Water basins are generally easier to install than lined, in-ground ponds since their shape and depth are pre-determined. All you need to do is excavate an appropriately-sized hole. Made of rigid, heavy-duty polyethylene construction, the injection-molded water basins are designed to withstand all kinds of extreme conditions, including heavy water loads, hot summers, and frigid winters, and are guaranteed to resist cracking, peeling, and fading for ten years. They are safe for fish and aquatic plants. Several sizes available.

Laguna floating plant baskets are ideal for ponds that don't have adequate plant shelves. The buoyant styrofoam float ensures that the basket stays at the surface, while the finely-woven fabric bags allow water in while also preventing soil from escaping. The floating baskets also provide additional shade and protection for fish.

Plant Island is ideal for displaying plants in deeper areas of the pond or where there are no plant shelves. The floating planter keeps the soil intact and lets water in while protecting plants from fish.

• Keeps soil intact while letting in water.
• Protects plants from fish.
• Constructed to stay afloat at surface of the pond.

Summit Barley Straw Planters work improving water quality in several ways. The natural decomposition of the straw in the water helps to keep water quality pristine. This is accomplished by a natural reaction between the humic acids in the straw from decomposition, sunlight and oxygen. These elements combine to create a condition which keeps water clear. Barley straw promotes healthy populations of invertebrate life that consume harmful contaminates. These tiny creatures are important to the food chain in the pond. All these processes combine to produce a clearer, healthier and long lasting pond environment.