Thanks Nancy, Colby and Vickie. I appreciate your willingness to share ideas and let others know what works for you.
There is a lot of things about ponding that has to be learned by trial and error, but ideas and information from others helps us all. Since ponds are different shapes, different sizes, different purposes, different climate, different construction, etc. it is easy to see why something that works for one person may not work for someone else, just like some people think they get all of the needed knowledge out of books, while others prefer the internet. You learn from both. Does anyone else use plastic covering to protect their ponds plants in the winter? Share with us your ideas, projects and results on here if you will. Also, I am using this thread to give you other ideas for things to do with your plants over winter, so share your ideas on those things as well. This is not for criticism but for our learning. If it works, if it didn't work, share and tell us your results. We have lots of time till spring so there is time to share, share, share!