TotalPond Aquatic Plant Basket, 10-inch

It's big. Good for Lily plant in your pond.

Great price, well made.

Strong plastic, good value, black color, use for iris. Works well

Fine mesh does a good job of keeping the dirt in the basket while submerged.

The 10-inch TotalPond Aquatic Plant Basket appears to be a well made light weight basket. Unfortunately they didn't work out for the intended project. They appear to be as advertised. However, I have no idea how well they would support pond plants.

I made 2 of these for far less than the $35 ready made pond planters! Cut a pool noodle a bit less than the length of each side x 4. Then cut each piece lengthwise creating a slit - do not cut noodle in half, just cut through one side. Slip the noodle pieces over the top of each side. Cut a sheet of landscaping fabric large enough to fit the bottom, sides and over the pool noodles. Tuck the fabric into the bottom of the basket and over each side, tucking the fabric under the outside edge of each pool noodle to hold it in place. Secure each noodle piece with a cable tie (12" long) about 1.5" from each end - 2 ties per side (8 ties total). Cut off end of tie close to the clamp. Fill with soil & plants. Planter will float with about 1/2" above the surface. Perfect for pond lilies - koi can't eat the lily roots!

These fit perfectly into one section of my 30 gallon sump. I use them for a refugium, and they work great. I put moss and pothos clippings in the basket, and they allow the water to flow freely while still allowing for the roots to grow through the holes. Cheap and easy solution. I will be buying more.

These baskets work great for containing my water lilies in my pond.