![The stock of mother plants of many pond plants grow in the nursery as they would in nature.](http://www.naturagart.co.uk/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_naturagart_joomla_images_stories_a_2_3_2_gaertnerei_bild01.jpg) The stock of mother plants of many pond plants grow in the nursery as they would in nature. |
![Different underwater plants are extracted from the lake with a specially customised boat.](http://www.naturagart.co.uk/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_naturagart_joomla_images_stories_a_2_3_2_gaertnerei_bild02.jpg) Different underwater plants are extracted from the lake with a specially customised boat. |
![If the cold period is very long the underwater plants grow very slowly. Then we use divers.](http://www.naturagart.co.uk/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_naturagart_joomla_images_stories_a_2_3_2_gaertnerei_bild03.jpg) If the cold period is very long the underwater plants grow very slowly. Then we use divers. |
![The bulk of plants, however, is cultivated in special cultures, such as these primroses.](http://www.naturagart.co.uk/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_naturagart_joomla_images_stories_a_2_3_2_gaertnerei_bild04.jpg) The bulk of plants, however, is cultivated in special cultures, such as these primroses. |
![The sown cultures grow under protective liner tunnels and are automatically irrigated and fertilised.](http://www.naturagart.co.uk/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_naturagart_joomla_images_stories_a_2_3_2_gaertnerei_bild05.jpg) The sown cultures grow under protective liner tunnels and are automatically irrigated and fertilised. |
![Later, many plants for humid areas stand in irrigation areas, such as these ragged robins.](http://www.naturagart.co.uk/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_naturagart_joomla_images_stories_a_2_3_2_gaertnerei_bild06.jpg) Later, many plants for humid areas stand in irrigation areas, such as these ragged robins. |
![Perennial surfaces are covered with liner. This allows to catch the fertilised water and reuse it.](http://www.naturagart.co.uk/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_naturagart_joomla_images_stories_a_2_3_2_gaertnerei_bild07.jpg) Perennial surfaces are covered with liner. This allows to catch the fertilised water and reuse it. |
![Typical pond plants stand in shallow water basins. Nets protect them against ducks.](http://www.naturagart.co.uk/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_naturagart_joomla_images_stories_a_2_3_2_gaertnerei_bild08.jpg) Typical pond plants stand in shallow water basins. Nets protect them against ducks. |
![Some underwater plants, such as these water violets are cultivated in their stabler above water form.](http://www.naturagart.co.uk/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_naturagart_joomla_images_stories_a_2_3_2_gaertnerei_bild09.jpg) Some underwater plants, such as these water violets are cultivated in their stabler above water form. |
![Plants are shipped from the greenhouse.](http://www.naturagart.co.uk/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_naturagart_joomla_images_stories_a_2_3_2_gaertnerei_bild10.jpg) Plants are shipped from the greenhouse. |
![For each order labels are printed with all the important information.](http://www.naturagart.co.uk/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_naturagart_joomla_images_stories_a_2_3_2_gaertnerei_bild11.jpg) For each order labels are printed with all the important information. |
![At the same time plants are requested from the cultivation areas.](http://www.naturagart.co.uk/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_naturagart_joomla_images_stories_a_2_3_2_gaertnerei_bild12.jpg) At the same time plants are requested from the cultivation areas. |
![Underwater plants and water lilies meet in a shaded hall with a flowing basin.](http://www.naturagart.co.uk/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_naturagart_joomla_images_stories_a_2_3_2_gaertnerei_bild13.jpg) Underwater plants and water lilies meet in a shaded hall with a flowing basin. |
![About 20 workers assemble plants for the orders and package them for transport.](http://www.naturagart.co.uk/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_naturagart_joomla_images_stories_a_2_3_2_gaertnerei_bild14.jpg) About 20 workers assemble plants for the orders and package them for transport. |
![At this stage the plants are pre-sorted by planting area and have been separately packaged.](http://www.naturagart.co.uk/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_naturagart_joomla_images_stories_a_2_3_2_gaertnerei_bild15.jpg) At this stage the plants are pre-sorted by planting area and have been separately packaged. |
![More than 20,000 plants leave the nursery in high season. Over 90% arrive at their destinations in 20 hours.](http://www.naturagart.co.uk/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_naturagart_joomla_images_stories_a_2_3_2_gaertnerei_bild16.jpg) More than 20,000 plants leave the nursery in high season. Over 90% arrive at their destinations in 20 hours. |
![Land perennials grow clearly arranged on open air surfaces next to the greenhouses.](http://www.naturagart.co.uk/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_naturagart_joomla_images_stories_a_2_3_2_gaertnerei_bild17.jpg) Land perennials grow clearly arranged on open air surfaces next to the greenhouses. |
![In spring the perennials are set on tables. Here visitors can choose for themselves.](http://www.naturagart.co.uk/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_naturagart_joomla_images_stories_a_2_3_2_gaertnerei_bild18.jpg) In spring the perennials are set on tables. Here visitors can choose for themselves. |
![On the other side of the greenhouse are the areas for the woody plants. Many can be supplied all year around in pots.](http://www.naturagart.co.uk/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_naturagart_joomla_images_stories_a_2_3_2_gaertnerei_bild19.jpg) On the other side of the greenhouse are the areas for the woody plants. Many can be supplied all year around in pots. |
![There are also special cultures of drought resistant plants that are used for green roofs.](http://www.naturagart.co.uk/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_naturagart_joomla_images_stories_a_2_3_2_gaertnerei_bild20.jpg) There are also special cultures of drought resistant plants that are used for green roofs. |
![The plant cultures are irrigated an fertilised via a system of pipes and conduits kilometres long.](http://www.naturagart.co.uk/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_naturagart_joomla_images_stories_a_2_3_2_gaertnerei_bild21.jpg) The plant cultures are irrigated an fertilised via a system of pipes and conduits kilometres long. |