Hessian Aquatic Pot Liners 10 Pack

Hessian Aquatic Planter Squares 45cm Pack of 10

Natural biodegradable hessian liner squares for aquatic plant baskets, helping retain pond soil while allowing roots and water to move through.

Natural hessian liners for pond plant baskets, aquatic compost and cleaner pond planting

Hessian Aquatic Planter Squares are a simple but very useful pond planting accessory for lining aquatic baskets before planting. Each square measures 45 cm x 45 cm, making them suitable for a wide range of pond plant baskets, marginal plant baskets, waterlily baskets and aquatic planting containers.

When pond plants are potted into aquatic soil or pond compost, some of the planting media can escape through open mesh baskets, especially when the basket is first lowered into the pond. A hessian liner helps hold the soil around the plant roots while still allowing water, oxygen and nutrients to move through the basket. This makes planting cleaner, tidier and more stable.

These hessian squares are made from natural biodegradable hessian. This means they are designed to gradually break down over time as the plant roots establish and hold the soil together naturally. They are not intended to remain permanently visible or act like a plastic liner. Instead, they provide temporary support during the important early stages of planting and establishment.

Hessian liners are especially useful when planting marginals, waterlilies, deep water plants and aquatic plants into open mesh baskets. They help reduce soil loss, limit clouding when baskets are placed into the pond and make the planting process easier to control. They are also useful when repotting existing pond plants, dividing mature plants or refreshing older baskets during pond maintenance.

For the best results, line the basket with hessian, add aquatic soil, position the plant, firm the soil gently and finish with a layer of clean aquatic gravel. This creates a stable basket that is much less likely to lose soil into the water. The gravel top layer also helps protect the planting media from fish disturbance and gives the basket a neater finish.

This pack contains 10 x 45 cm hessian squares, making it a practical option for planting several baskets at once. It works well with aquatic soil, aquatic plant fertiliser, gravel top dressing and pond plant baskets.

Key benefits

• Pack of 10 natural hessian liner squares

• Each square measures 45 cm x 45 cm

• Helps retain aquatic soil inside pond plant baskets

• Reduces soil washing into the pond

• Supports cleaner and tidier pond planting

• Allows water, oxygen and nutrients to move through

• Suitable for marginal plants, waterlilies and deep water plants

• Useful for repotting and dividing pond plants

• Made from natural biodegradable hessian

• Gradually breaks down as roots establish

• Works well with aquatic soil and gravel top dressing

• Ideal for open mesh aquatic baskets and planting containers

Reasons to buy Hessian Aquatic Planter Squares

Hessian Aquatic Planter Squares are a great choice if you want to plant pond baskets neatly and reduce the amount of soil escaping into the water. They are especially useful when using open mesh aquatic baskets, where loose soil can otherwise wash out through the sides.

They are also helpful when planting waterlilies or larger marginal plants, as they give the aquatic soil extra support while the roots establish. Once the plant has rooted through the basket, the hessian can naturally break down over time.

This pack of 10 is practical for new pond planting, seasonal repotting, dividing mature plants or creating several baskets for a wildlife pond, ornamental pond or water garden.

For best results, use with aquatic soil and a clean gravel top dressing.

How to use

Place 1 hessian square inside the aquatic basket before adding soil.

Push the hessian gently into the corners and sides of the basket so it lines the inside evenly.

Add aquatic soil or suitable pond planting compost.

Position the pond plant at the correct planting depth.

Firm the soil gently around the roots.

Fold any excess hessian neatly over the soil surface if required, leaving space around the plant crown.

Top dress with clean aquatic gravel to help hold the soil in place.

Lower the basket slowly into the pond to avoid disturbing the planting media.

Avoid using standard multi purpose compost, peat based compost or lightweight potting mixes for pond planting.

Size and product specifications

Product name: Hessian Aquatic Planter Squares 45cm Pack of 10

Product type: Aquatic basket liner squares

Pack size: 10 hessian squares

Individual square size: 45 cm x 45 cm

Material: Natural biodegradable hessian

Main use: Lining pond plant baskets before planting

Suitable for: Marginal plants, waterlilies, deep water plants and aquatic plants

Compatible with: Aquatic baskets, waterlily baskets, marginal baskets and planting containers

Best used with: Aquatic soil, aquatic plant fertiliser and aquatic gravel

Purpose: Helps retain soil while allowing water and roots to pass through

Breakdown: Gradually biodegrades as plant roots establish

Works well with

Westland Aquatic Soil for filling aquatic plant baskets.

Aquatic Plant Fertiliser for supporting healthy seasonal growth.

Aquatic Gravel Bag for topping baskets and helping hold soil in place.

Finofil Aquatic Baskets and other pond plant baskets for marginal pond plants, waterlilies and deep water planting.

Native Wildlife Marginal Pond Packs for creating a natural planted pond edge.

Care and storage instructions

Store unused hessian squares in a cool, dry place.

Keep the pack dry until use to prevent the hessian becoming damp before planting.

Use 1 square per basket, trimming or folding any excess if needed.

Do not use hessian as a sealed liner, as pond plant roots still need access to water and oxygen.

Check planted baskets occasionally and refresh the planting setup if soil becomes loose, compacted or disturbed.

When repotting plants, old hessian may have broken down naturally. Replace with a fresh liner if the basket still needs soil support.

Dispatching your pond planting supplies

Hessian Aquatic Planter Squares are carefully packed before dispatch to help them arrive in good condition.

On arrival, remove any outer packaging and store the hessian somewhere dry until you are ready to plant.

If ordered with pond plants, aquatic soil, baskets, fertiliser or gravel, your items may be packed together or separately depending on weight, size and safe packing requirements.

Aquatic soil and gravel are heavy products, so delivery costs may vary depending on the total order weight.