FLOTATIONTECHNOLOGY

Changing the Way America Gardens

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Flotation Technology is a new concept in container gardening that significantly reduces plant maintenance. A specially designed planting container sits comfortably inside a flotation collar to create theFloating Island. The Islands can be housed in any style decorative container that holds water. The decorativecontainer functions as the water reservoir for the Floating Island.

It is the ultimate self watering design.

Three simple components are the foundation to display the most attractive self contained, self watering

patio and deck combinations, that once created require almost no regular care or maintenance.

The Floating Island Sizes range from 5” to 24” outside diameter.

5” & 9” diameter 16” Sundial 12”,16”,20” & 24” diameter

The Island Grow Mix - A special mix created to provide the optimum float level and plant performanceno matter which Island size you choose. One and three gallon boxes available.

Landon’s Fertilizer - A season long, slow release fertilizer specific to a wet environment. 10-10-10 2 oz., 1 lb. and 3 lb. packages.

Cover Photo: 9” Floating Island planted with Rotala indica.

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Keys to success -

Plant Selection -

Choose any annuals, perennials, ferns, herbs, ornamental grasses or aquatic plants that are moistureloving or moisture tolerant like . . . Alocasia, Bacopa, Baumea, Begonia, Caladium, Canna, Carex, Coleus,Colocasia, Cypewrus, Equisetum, Houttuynia, Hydrocotyle and others listed on our “Proven Plants List”

. . . have all been used successfully. Experiment!

Selecting your decorative containers -

The inside diameter of the decorative display container should be a minimum of 2” larger than the outside diameter of the Floating Island. Example: you’ve chosen a 16” Floating Island. The decorative container you choose to display it in must measure at least 18” across the inside.

Containers that are not glass or plastic should have a glazed interior to prevent water loss.

Cylindrical or pudgy containers are recommended since they allow the Island to rise and fall freely within thereservoir. This also reduces the frequency of adding water.

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