The flood control project for Carroll Creek tamed the flow of water to the extent that it is now a breeding spot for algae during the summer months. The solution is to provide shade that will inhibit the algae. Last summer they tried a small water garden and the results were good. So this year 330 stands have been place in the creek (50 more will be added). Last Saturday 780 plants in 260 pots were placed in the creek, including lilies, lotuses, irises, reeds, rush and cattail. I was told the plants should be blooming in about a month. On May 18 120 tropical lilies will be planted. The project is funded primarily by donations to Color on the Creek and is being done by volunteer labor along with City of Frederick staff.
Filling pots with soil
Ready to place the pots
That's two done
Checking where these three go
Another one goes in
Now to watch them grow
6 comments:
Am curious to see how it will look when finished amd to see it blossom!
Very interesting!
Have a wonderful day!
Lea
Lea's Menagerie
oh what a great job. It will look amazing when all the flowers bloom
What a great idea, Lew! Use a problem to create beauty!! Who would have thought!! Such an interesting post! Thank you for sharing!! Hope you get some follow-up shots to show us!!
Such an interesting post! I would love to see the result later...!
Very cool, it will look beautiful seeing the results. Thanks for sharing, Lew!
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