10 Water Garden Plants old_product_id_9815 How much sunlight do persimmon Vines How much sunlight do persimmon trees need Wildlife Value: attract all pollinators While many aquatic plants are grown purely for ornamental purposes‚ they do have an important role in the environment where they occur in large populations․ They provide an important habitat for aquatic animals‚ including fish and insects‚ helping to prevent soil erosion by binding it with their roots‚ and they assist in controlling nutrient levels in the water by absorbing excess nutrients and carbon dioxide․ By including our aquatic plant package within your water feature‚ you'll be doing your part to improve the health of your pond and create a diverse environment that offers shelter for a natural cycle of life․ To help you grow this biodiversity‚ we are offering a package of carefully selected aquatic plants․ Each plant species serves a different purpose as a habitat for animals․ Some plant species attract dragonfly pollinators‚ while other species provide nursery grounds for juvenile fish of different species․ Animals may provide color and movement to a pond's aquatic community․ In areas where natural ecosystems have been lost‚ a panoply of aquatic plants can be used to create new ecosystems‚ to become new homes for other organisms‚ to support life processes to sustain aquatic organisms in ways that scientists are only beginning to understand․