mini wetland raft 27x24 inch floating island for ponds and water gardens protects aquatic plants, controls their growth - gives fish shade, shelter from predators green vista water gardens <b>great for water quality</b><br> aquatic plants help filter pond water, keeping the ecosystem healthy and clean. the wetland raft is a perfect way to improve your pond's water quality with plants and to beautify the water feature at the same time.<br><br><b>connect multiple rafts</b><br>two or more wetland rafts can be combined to form a variety of unique shapes and sizes.<br><br><b>pro tip 1:</b> wetland rafts can be centered above a bottom air diffuser for even greater positive impact on the ecosystem by maximizing plant root growth and thereby the nutrient control that wetland rafts provide.<br><br><b>pro tip 2:</b> green vista's wetland rafts require a special buoyant soilless mix for the best results. (don't use regular clay or garden soil!) our special mix includes peat moss, kiln dried calcined clay and other 100 percent natural ingredients but contains no sand, vermiculite or perlite. search for "green vista wetland island grow mix" on amazon or contact us for assistance.<br><br><b>attracts wildlife</b><br> flowering plants in a wetland raft attract butterflies, bees and other pollinators. turtles and frogs can rest on the raft to spend time out of water.<br><br> <b>plants hide the raft</b><br> plants growing in the wetland raft's pots can cover the raft completely, concealing it from view. if creeping type plants are used on the raft perimeter, they can grow several feet past the raft edge.<br><br> please note: wetland raft and pots ship in separate boxes.<br><br>beautify and improve your pond with the mini wetland raft.<br><br> <b>click "add to cart" now!</b>