Plants for new pond

Just bought the following on advice of my GC
Eleocharis Acicularis
Juncus Effusus
Lithodora
Caltha Palustris
Equsetum Hyemace
I basically understood what he said
He suggested I wrap any bricks I place in the pond.
? Is this to stop them puncturing the liner.
? What do I use.
Any extra advice appreciated friends
Eleocharis Acicularis
Juncus Effusus
Lithodora
Caltha Palustris
Equsetum Hyemace
I basically understood what he said
He suggested I wrap any bricks I place in the pond.
? Is this to stop them puncturing the liner.
? What do I use.
Any extra advice appreciated friends
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Both were banned a few years ago because they are invasive in Spain.
In the UK its almost impossible to keep eichhornia crassipes alive over winter, so I fail to see a reason for it to remain banned.
Elodea crispa doesn't die in the UK winter but its growth slows down to almost nothing in the UK winter.
Anyone troubled by elodea crispa should just show it to some Koi and it will magically vanish in a few weeks.
Obiously politicians have more pressing issues to contend with at the moment but when things return to normal I will be giving them a nudge about the above plants. Both of which are excellent in ponds.
I have yet to find suitable alternatives for either.
My original question was on bricks.
I've always found bricks really hard to move around in a pond. Much easier to use any form of plastic tray, upturned plant pots etc, much easier to work with if plants need lowering as they establish.
I have obtained three bread trays and there is one already upside down in the pond and it is working well.
I shaved off any potential sharp edges and placed them on some pebbles at the bottom of the pond.
Got more plants coming at the end of July so all good.