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Ponds

Ponds
Pond gardening is the art of creating and maintaining a water feature that enhances the beauty and biodiversity of a garden. Ponds serve as a focal point in landscapes, offering a serene environment while supporting a variety of aquatic plants, fish, and wildlife. Whether it’s a formal reflective pool, a natural wildlife pond, or a small container water garden, ponds add texture, movement, and sound to outdoor spaces.

A well-designed pond can include features like oxygenating plants, floating lilies, marginal grasses, and aquatic flowers, each contributing to a balanced ecosystem. Ponds also attract beneficial insects, birds, frogs, and other creatures, enriching the garden’s ecological value. Proper care, including water quality management, plant maintenance, and occasional cleaning, ensures that a pond remains a vibrant and healthy centerpiece year-round.

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POT SIZES

 

Square Top Pots

Top Dimensions Base Dimensions Height Volume 
10 cm x 10 cm (4 in x 4 in) 8 cm x 8 cm (3 in x 3 in) 10 cm (4 in) 0.6 L
15 cm x 15 cm (6 in x 6 in) 12 cm x 12 cm (5 in x 5 in) 15 cm (6 in) 2 L
20 cm x 20 cm (8 in x 8 in) 15 cm x 15 cm (6 in x 6 in) 20 cm (8 in) 5 L
30 cm x 30 cm (12 in x 12 in) 25 cm x 25 cm (10 in x 10 in) 30 cm (12 in) 18 L
40 cm x 40 cm (16 in x 16 in) 35 cm x 35 cm (14 in x 14 in) 40 cm (16 in) 56 L
50 cm x 50 cm (20 in x 20 in) 45 cm x 45 cm (18 in x 18 in) 50 cm (20 in) 113 L
60 cm x 60 cm (24 in x 24 in) 55 cm x 55 cm (22 in x 22 in) 60 cm (24 in) 216 L

Round Top Pots

Top Diameter Base Diameter Height Volume 
10 cm (4 in) 8 cm (3 in) 10 cm (4 in) 0.5 L
15 cm (6 in) 12 cm (5 in) 15 cm (6 in) 1.7 L
20 cm (8 in) 15 cm (6 in) 18 cm (7 in) 3.2 L
30 cm (12 in) 25 cm (10 in) 30 cm (12 in) 14.7 L
40 cm (16 in) 35 cm (14 in) 40 cm (16 in) 37 L
50 cm (20 in) 45 cm (18 in) 50 cm (20 in) 88 L
60 cm (24 in) 55 cm (22 in) 60 cm (24 in) 181 L

Notes on Sizes

  • Square Pots: Great for plants needing even root distribution (e.g., vegetables or roses).
  • Round Pots: Ideal for taprooted plants (e.g., trees or larger shrubs).
  • Extra-Large Pots: Use for ornamental arrangements or permanent planting solutions like fruit trees.

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