How to Make a Bog Garden

[BRiiZi]

I just got a TON of plants and I need to know how to make a bog garden.

My idea was to dig a hole, put trash-bags as the lining, put in the soil, and put in the plants.

Please anyone tell me if my idea should be.......adjusted.

Thanks.

[zhilin]

Nov 21, 2009 22:48:58 GMT BRiiZi said:

I just got a TON of plants and I need to know how to make a bog garden.

My idea was to dig a hole, put trash-bags as the lining, put in the soil, and put in the plants.

Please anyone tell me if my idea should be.......adjusted.

Thanks.

Hi, ieat100s,

The following link has some helpful suggestions:
www.blackjungle.com/bogsetup.htm


Btw: what you want for neps can be found in www.cascadecarnivores.com.


Zhilin

[Not a Number]

Trash bags are formulated to biodegrade in landfills. You should use the plastic sheeting designed for pond liners.

[BRiiZi]

Nov 22, 2009 13:45:00 GMT Not a Number said:

Trash bags are formulated to biodegrade in landfills. You should use the plastic sheeting designed for pond liners.

I know, but the soil here is very acidic.

We even have S.Oreophila here! ;D I can't wait 'till spring. I'll have to post pics.

But the main idea is that they adjust to the soil.


Good Growing,

ieat100s

[jj1109]

Nov 22, 2009 13:45:00 GMT Not a Number said:

Trash bags are formulated to biodegrade in landfills. You should use the plastic sheeting designed for pond liners.

not to derail this thread, but I'm not sure what you're referring to here - if it's oxo-degradable plastic bags then they won't degrade in landfill without a lot of UV exposure beforehand. I'm not aware of any companies producing certified biodegradable bags as rubbish bags - I'm not in the US though.