min3: I have a little pre-formed pond, it is perhaps 180-200 gallons. I'm not exactly sure which pump/filter I have, it is something like this: http://www.google.com/search?source=ig&hl=en&rlz=&=&q=pondmaster+pond+filters&aq=3&aqi=g10&aql=&oq=pondmaster Initially there was a problem with it but my dealer replaced the impeller then gave me a whole replacement pump, and I remember him saying something to the effect that it is now a stronger pump then I started with. I modified it somewhat by adding a plate on the bottom so the pump stays attached to the filter. Otherwise the pump tends to fall over and looks ugly. I also striped the screws that hold the filter together so I added some longer screws and big washers to hold it together. Inside I stuck some rocks and some bio balls from another filter I had, this helps it hold the bottom when I change the filter. For the filter I keep year round a thick carbon filter from PM, change it once a year otherwise do not touch it. On top of that I have two pre-filters to grab the pond muck. These filters I made out of craft store 1 inch pads. I've used batting in the past but these get me thru the whole season without falling apart. When the fountain slows (once or twice a week) I pull the whole pump/filter out, replace the pre-filter with the other, put it back together and drop it back into the pond. Then I hose off the dirty filter and let it sit out till next change. This way I never put chlorine into the filter. That's a quick job, 10 minutes tops. This filter does a great job of keeping the muck out of my pond. Additionally, I grow a 50% cover of water lettuce. Mid summer the WL keeps the floating algae away, though I do sometimes run a UV filter when I'm in a hurry for crystal clear water.

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Plunk the iris in the pond, as is. Put a rock on the roots to hold them down. Grew it in my pond for yearss that way and it doesn't need soinl in the pond. It'll overwinter there too , just fine or you can plant it in the garden now if you wish. The canna bulbs need to be in the cold but not frozen basement, or the fridge. I don't think mice eat them, not sure. The papyrus is not hardy here and won't survive outdoors. You'll need to keep it as a houseplant through the winter, in damp soil and lots of light.

Debby, I have a hardy yellow water lilie. You could take it out of the pot, wash all the soil off. Devide if multiple plants. put a few inches of top soil in pot and a small handfull of 10 10 10 add more soil place lilie in pot and add soil over the roots. Leave rizome exposed. If it's not croweded then mayby you don't need to repot it. Just fertilize. Some people use Jobe spikes. I had a friend that would take a little 666 put it into a piece of nylon stocking and push it into the side of the pot. I was told it's better to use chemical fert instead of organic fert to prevent algie. I need help with my Lousiana Iris. They are really suffering. Only one bloom and they look like they are dying. Good luck with you lilies. I live in Melbourne. Pat