I think you're right about the cooling effect of the evap. The first
marshland that I'll be working with will be partially shaded by a
girdled ash tree so it may not have to compete with direct direct
sunlight (yes, I'm making my first foray from tree-hugger to tree-killa'
;).
If I plan it correctly, there will be plenty of shade on the water below
the plants. I'm thinking I'll build a back end to it that's saturated
(more mesic than wet) and pinned in with some flagstone, and have the
front portion more of a relecting pool/pickeral weed/lily type habitat.
It will be interesting to see how much of a role the tannins will play
in seeing what's in there. If so, I'll just grab a net and give a
visitor an upclose visit they'd not have unless they were willing to go
out and get wet :)
Any other suggestions are welcome. I think this has now veered onto the
route "I'll actually spend some cash on this" instead of just buying a
4mil painting tarp at KMart to keep the ground more moist than normal.
My wife is gonna love you all again heeheehee :)
Todd
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