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Posted by
starlinka (
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Sat, May 1, 10 at 11:45
| We have a new pond, there's no plants or anything there yet. I was wondering if planting a few Weeping Willows near it is a good idea or not? It should be good for taking nutrients from the water in summer, but in the fall, the leaves will end up in the water.
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RE: Weeping Willow
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| I don't know how your pond is lined, but I do know that willows can be very invasive near water. Hopefully someone who knows more will chime in. I agree, the leaves will fall in the water in the fall as will the multitude of branches that willows tend to lose. I do have to admit, though, that willows are one of my favorite trees. Great pond. Have fun landscaping it.
Anne |
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| The pond is not lined. I don't understand the "invasive" part - trees are easy to control. |
RE: Weeping Willow
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| Willow roots are invasive-they seek water like diving rods. I don't know if one tree could significantly lower the pond's water level or not. Maybe someone from a tree nursery would know. The little leaves would be harder to contain than a bigger-leaved tree. |
RE: Weeping Willow
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| Willow roots are known for seeking out any moisture available. They are strong enough to crack water and sewer pipes, not to mention fill them up enough to cause a blockage. If you have a packed clay surface to hold the water in, it is possible that they can break through the clay and cause a leak. Your county extention office should be able to help you as they advise people on farm ponds. |
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| There are no pipes, lining or clay surface. Just a hole in the ground. |
RE: Weeping Willow
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| Sounds like a wonderful pond!!!! As I said, willows are one of my favorite trees. I hope it works out well for you to have one or more near the pond. Please share pictures with us as you get it landscaped. I may not be able to have a pond like that but I sure can enjoy looking at the pictures.
Anne |
RE: Weeping Willow
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| You are asking water gardeners for advice on what is basically a farm pond. If you like weeping willows, by all means, go for it. I suggest pond willows as the roots will hold up the bank and don't get quite as big as a weeping willow. By the way, I love weeping willows and remember as a child the one that my grandmother had in her back yard. It was huge. |
RE: Weeping Willow
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| Thanks everybody for the advice! I had no idea "farm ponds" are different from other ponds. Does anybody know of a forum with farm pond discussions? I will probably plant one or two. I already have a couple of willows in the yard. They are all young (6-10"), but even a small cutting from it will root within a month. I don't know if I'll have any pretty pictures soon - it is a slow process and we are still working on leveling the soil that was dug. |
RE: Weeping Willow
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I planted 2 wheeping willows at our farm pond.The only problem I have is high winds.. theres small limbs,leaves everywhere,Now our area has lots wild willows they if a limb breaks off goes to pond edge if not removed grows quick
But my weeping willows are beautiful,they got big quick. |
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