Landscape Designing

LANDSCAPE DESIGNING FRMT 325 Cr. Hr. 3(1+2)

Lesson 15:Specialised Gardens

Care of the Pool

• Aquatic plants need very little care. However, some species grow very vigorously and need trimming to avoid over-crowding and smothering of weaker species.
• Water is a breeding place of mosquito. A few fish will serve to eliminate the larvae. Gold and other ornamental fishes add to the beauty of the water garden and grow on these larvae.
• The leaves and stems of aquatic plants will give shelter to these fishes from kingfisher, egrets, etc.
• In addition, a few water snails, into the pool will act as scavengers by eating up the waste plant parts.
• Sometimes the water of the pond becomes green. Add 1 kg potassium permanganate or 120 grams copper sulphate to every 24,000 liters of water.
• If the first application is unsuccessful, give a second application 10 days later.
• It may be necessary to drain off the water completely once in several years and leave the bottom to dry up.