{"product_id":"floating-wetland-island-raft-for-pond-plants-2-sizes","title":"Floating Wetland Island Raft for Pond Plants | 2 Sizes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGREAT FOR WATER QUALITY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eAquatic plants help filter pond water, keeping the ecosystem healthy and clean. The Wetland Island Raft is a perfect way to improve your pond's water quality with plants and to beautify the water feature at the same time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThese rafts when planted, act as \u003cem\u003eliving\u003c\/em\u003e islands and provide and benefit the pond's ecology and the health of your fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eOne way that floating islands are beneficial to your pond is because of their unique floating roots system that is provided by the plants. These floating roots are a breeding ground for good, beneficial bacteria that absorb excess nutrients in the pond that can cause water clarity problems or string algae. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThese floating islands are also available bundled with Island Grow Mix, a specialized, natural soil mixture designed for use with floating islands. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONNECT MULTIPLE RAFTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTwo or more Wetland Rafts can be combined to form a variety of unique shapes and sizes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro Tip 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wetland Rafts can be centered above a bottom air diffuser for even greater positive impact on the ecosystem by maximizing plant root growth and nutrient absorption.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro Tip 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green Vista's Wetland Rafts require a special buoyant soil-less mix for the best results. (Don't use regular clay or garden soil!) Our special mix includes 100 percent natural ingredients including peat moss and kiln dried calcined clay but contains no sand, vermiculite or perlite. Search for \"Green Vista Wetland Island Grow Mix\" on this website or contact us for assistance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eATTRACTS WILDLIFE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eFlowering 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANTS HIDE THE RAFT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003ePlants 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wetland Raft and pots ship in separate boxes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: 'arial black', 'avant garde';\"\u003eThis Island Raft is made in the USA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/9415\/8806\/files\/green-vista-floating-wetland-island-raft-for-pond-plants__98363.1733033878.1280.1280.jpg?v=1740399878\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/9415\/8806\/files\/MPA-MN-075__63393.1733033878.1280.1280.jpg?v=1740399885\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/9415\/8806\/files\/MPA-MN-080__18512.1733033878.1280.1280.jpg?v=1740399889\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/9415\/8806\/files\/green-vista-floating-wetland-island-raft-for-pond-plants__20365.1733033878.1280.1280.jpg?v=1740399867\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/9415\/8806\/files\/green-vista-floating-wetland-island-raft-for-pond-plants__25594.1733033878.1280.1280.jpg?v=1740399869\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/9415\/8806\/files\/green-vista-floating-wetland-island-raft-for-pond-plants__55492.1733033878.1280.1280.jpg?v=1740399871\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/9415\/8806\/files\/green-vista-floating-wetland-island-raft-for-pond-plants__18998.1733033879.1280.1280.jpg?v=1740399873\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/9415\/8806\/files\/green-vista-floating-wetland-island-raft-for-pond-plants__80152.1733033878.1280.1280.jpg?v=1740399881\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/9415\/8806\/files\/green-vista-floating-wetland-island-raft-for-pond-plants__39446.1733033879.1280.1280.jpg?v=1740399883\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pond and Garden Depot","offers":[{"title":"Mini Raft: 27 in. x 24 in.","offer_id":48399891693813,"sku":"MPA-MN-075","price":85.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Centerpiece Raft: 48 in. x 27 in.","offer_id":48399891726581,"sku":"MPA-MN-080","price":155.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mini Raft: 27 in. x 24 in. - With 3 Gallon Grow Mix","offer_id":48399891759349,"sku":"MPA-MN-075-BDL","price":108.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Centerpiece Raft: 48 in. x 27 in. - With 6 Gallon Grow Mix","offer_id":48399891792117,"sku":"MPA-MN-080-BDL","price":191.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/8274\/2261\/files\/green-vista-floating-wetland-island-raft-for-pond-plants__89584.1733033878.1280.1280.jpg?v=1783793609","url":"https:\/\/nortrano.com\/products\/floating-wetland-island-raft-for-pond-plants-2-sizes","provider":"nortrano","version":"1.0","type":"link"}