[TomC]

Do the stores have outdoor pond plants yet? Any suggestions of a good place to get some?

 

[Daryl]

Art Knapp on King George had limited selection when I was there last week. I was hoping to grab some Hyacinth, but they were completely sold out.

 

[TomC]

Is Aprils Aquarium still delivering? Does anyone know if Fish Addicts has pond plants?

 

[josephl]

Do the stores have outdoor pond plants yet? Any suggestions of a good place to get some?

I was at Cedar Rim Nursery today and they had a great selection of outdoor pond plants. The Hyacinths were huge. I got a container of red red floaters for $6.98

 

[vant]

which water plants are you looking for?

 

[TomC]

I got some at Arts Nursery in Surrey. They had a good selection. Thanks for asking vant.

 

[imtrippedup]

I am looking to put together a pond on my porch in a wheel barrel.
Where can I get a dwarf lily locally?

Shipping from Ontario hurts the wallet

 

[TomC]

I think Arts Nursery had some.

 

[gumby]

I visited these guys in Abbotsford: https://woodbridgeponds.com/plants/
I got some very nice plants, very good prices and selection. They are quite big growers of aquatic plants: https://vancouversun.com/homes/gardening/in-the-garden-making-a-new-life-with-water-plants/

 

[imtrippedup]

I was at Art's the other week and didn't see any but I might make another trip out.

Side question (sorry to hijack thread): Thinking of a half barrel pond year round. Would an Aquaclear HOB filter last (have one kicking around) or what would your suggestions be?

 

[TomC]

I use sponge filters with a little electric air pump (housed in a plastic mini-tackle box which has been duct taped for weather proofing), and solar pumps for circulation. The round solar ones that float are great. I would be hesitant to put an Aquaclear in the weather.

 

[Daryl]

I picked up some hyacinth and water lettuce from Harris Nursery land in Delta. It's on Ladner Trunk Rd, just east of HWY 17a.