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How deep for a barrel pond?

madpenguinmadpenguin Posts: 2,498
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Thinking of having a barrel pond.It will stand on the patio and just contain plants.
I'm thinking it does not need to be too deep.Maybe something like this?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stewart-Blenheim-Barrel-Copper-Effect/dp/B0194IQGNS/ref=pd_bxgy_86_img_3/260-6684593-2651665?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0194IQGNS&pd_rd_r=0ecee2d4-89eb-11e9-b7d4-81d21b9098f6&pd_rd_w=EbzjV&pd_rd_wg=c9fNP&pf_rd_p=07e3e597-b71b-4701-a3fd-d79c50f48406&pf_rd_r=946PJ0RNW6FCBF4P9QXP&psc=1&refRID=946PJ0RNW6FCBF4P9QXP

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  • Ladybird4Ladybird4 Posts: 36,196
    Looks nice but a bit too small I think depending on how many water plants you would like to place in it. A height of 27cm which is less than a school ruler is quite tiny.
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  • madpenguinmadpenguin Posts: 2,498
    edited June 2019
    Anything bigger doesn't fit the space I have in mind.
    I already have a fish pond and wildlife ponds just wanted something for a couple of bog type plants that don't suit the other ponds.
    I have ordered it anyway and if it's too small I can always use it somewhere else!!
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  • Ladybird4Ladybird4 Posts: 36,196
    I think you could be fine with that then and it should make a nice feature in your garden.
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  • Hampshire_HogHampshire_Hog Posts: 1,089
    I think with a few marginals it could look OK after all they only need there feet in the water maybe one of the very tiny water lily's ? I have known people make them in old Belfast sinks so as long as your careful with plant selection I would go for it.

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  • madpenguinmadpenguin Posts: 2,498
    I think I shall start with the one I have ordered and if it proves too small I can always 'upgrade'  :)
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