Planting the next layer of marginal plants at the EcoWal boulevard
- The Green Mile
- Jul 9
- 1 min read
Planting more nature along the EcoWal
On the evening of 9 July, we added a selection of marginal plants to the EcoWal along the boulevard.
What are marginal plants? These are plants that naturally grow in the wet transition zone between land and water, along the edges of ponds, canals and rivers.
Why did we plant these? Earlier in the season, fewer species had established than expected, leaving quite a few bare patches. At least, that was the case until mid June. After that, everything took off remarkably quickly and much of the open space disappeared. It was a valuable lesson, giving us a better understanding of how vegetation develops in this unique location. A wonderful experience as nature is always surprising you.
Together with a group of volunteers, ecologist and landscape designer Lies, and EcoRanger David, we got to work. We planted a wide variety of species, including purple loosestrife, toad rush, marsh marigold, softstem bulrush and common marsh mallow.
Curious what they look like? Look them up and discover the fascinating world of marginal plants.
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