Product Reviews and Ratings - Pond Accessories - Islandscape Pond Planters from Gardener's Supply Company

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(based on 8 ratings)

Located in: Yard & Landscaping, Pond Maintenance, Pond Accessories

Add a whole new dimension to your pond with a floating island that's home to plants and provides habitat to all sorts of aquatic creatures. These self-contained pond planters hold a growing medium in the middle, and have special built-in wicking channels to keep soil properly moist. Plant roots grow down into the water, where they'll absorb excess nutrients to help keep your pond clearer and cleaner.

An innovative pond accent

Provides food and shade for fish

Frogs and turtles will flock to the islands, too

Anchor in place or allow to float freely

Choice of 3 sizes

More information for the Islandscape Pond Planters

Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

3.8 stars

(based on 8 reviews)

75% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Easy to install(4), Natural look(3), Supports fish(7)

Describe Yourself:

Midrange shopper(4)

Give Them Shelter

By Still Learning

from Indianapolis, IN on 5/17/2010

Pros:

Supports Fish

Describe Yourself:

Midrange Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Islandscape Pond Planters:

I traded this item to a friend because it turned out to be larger than what I could use in my pond. I haven't seen what this island looks like yet in my friend's pond; but, I can say that the island seemed to be very sturdy and could probably look quite natural when planted.

Would not buy again

By Susie sunshine

from Marquette, Michigan on 10/5/2009

Cons:

Difficult to Maintain

Describe Yourself:

Midrange Shopper

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Islandscape Pond Planters:

I did not care for this product. I don't know if my pond was too small or what, but when it rained the island would sink more and it took forever for the roots to go through.

MY OWN LITTLE ISLAND

By Deanna

from Port Orchard, WA on 9/4/2009

Pros:

Supports Fish

Cons:

HOLES TOO SMALL

Best Uses:

POND

Describe Yourself:

Midrange Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Islandscape Pond Planters:

Since it's late in the season I didn't fill all the holes with plants. The holes are so small that I will wait until next spring and get some 1" starter plants. I tried to make the holes bigger, but it was hard to do. I wish I had gotten the bigger one, but it was too pricey even on sale.

[3 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

was a Fantasy Island

By nan

from pleasant hill, ca on 4/7/2009

Pros:

Easy to Install, Supports Fish

Cons:

Difficult to Maintain

Best Uses:

Back Yard, Decoration, Garden, Landscaping

Describe Yourself:

Budget Shopper

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Islandscape Pond Planters:

Really had high hopes for this product, it looked lovely in the catalog. My 1st suprise was that it didnt come with plants. OK well no big deal I bought some plants. I bought a mini, but it still barely fits in my pond. It sits too high in the water to look natural and even though I have filled all the holes with plants it still has a lot of black/material showing. Also the dirt included has a hard time staying on the surface area. Would be better if you could sell it with the turf covering. I am trying ground cover to see if that will spread, its still early in the season, hopefully it will grow to cover the entire island. Also, algea has not disappeared even with all the new plant life.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

We love our Pond Planter

By Rosebud

from Easton, PA on 9/17/2008

Pros:

Natural Look, Supports Fish

Best Uses:

Decoration

Describe Yourself:

Midrange Shopper

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Islandscape Pond Planters:

We just love the look of the Pond Planter. It keeps our pond water clear and the fish just love it. Thanks for a great product.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Unique option for ponds.

By Ginny

from Long Island, NY on 7/10/2008

Pros:

Easy to Install, Natural Look, Supports Fish

Cons:

Attracts Animals

Best Uses:

POND

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Islandscape Pond Planters:

Love the look and effect in the pond - and the fish love it too! A better description of the plant holes and how much of the island could be cut away for planting larger plants might have been helpful for planning purposes. A night visitor (probably a raccoon) tried to "visit" the island and flipped it over!

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

I will be buying another Islandscape!

By Dee-Mother Nature

from Whitehall, Pa. on 7/9/2008

Pros:

Easy to Install, Flowers planted are BIG, Natural Look, No cleaning necessary, Supports Fish

Cons:

No problems

Best Uses:

Pond Island-Awesome

Describe Yourself:

Love plants and animals

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Islandscape Pond Planters:

I love the beauty of my islandscape-the flowers are twice as big as my garden flowers of the same kind-The turtle loves it for basking, the frogs love the bugs on the flowers- the fish have a place to get shade- makes the Pond look beautiful-definitely get another one next year to add to this one!

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Amazing what you can plant!

By Duffy

from MN on 7/8/2008

Pros:

Easy To Clean, Easy to Install, Supports Fish

Describe Yourself:

Practical

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Islandscape Pond Planters:

The idea book is great, wish we would have bought it in April to get a head start on growth. Will be intresting to see how it cleans and weathers over the years.

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