Bog plants are the connective tissue in the pond. They are active natural filters, removing excess nitrates and buffer the pH of the water. They also provide the gradual transition from the lawn to the deep water areas of the pond. Creating a complete and beautiful composition in the landscape. There is a plant for every niche, in the beauty of the bog.

Though most are not grown for their flowers, some bog plants offer help for those unable to site their pond in sufficient sunlight for the majority of water lilies. Some plants can tolerate as little as three hours of direct sunlight. Some grow best in constantly moist to soggy soils, while others actually grow in standing water.

There are many different species of bog plants with varying heights, textures and colors to their foliage. Plants for the bog garden or for margins of the pond add height and drama to the water feature; lotus, sagittaria, and dwarf bamboo add unique foliage, where iris, cattails, and sweet flag have unmatched upright linear texture.