A water garden can be both beautiful and relaxing. Even a balcony or patio may accommodate a small water garden where you can go to meditate or just enjoy the day and soak up some natural light — a very good thing for wellness.
The simplest form of water garden requires nothing more than a container, water plants, and water. Even a young child can construct a water garden.
Pots and Plants A flower pot with a solid bottom or a rubber plug in the bottom will work great. Plastic, ceramic, and clay are all fine.
Plants that grow nicely in water may be obtained from garden centers. Vary the plant selection with different textures, heights, and colors. Follow directions to determine the appropriate depth at which to place each plant in the water.
Water Fountain This garden, which I created in only a few minutes, also includes a water fountain in the shape of bamboo.
A water fountain is not required. However, it does keep the water moving, which helps prevent mosquito eggs from hatching. Another way to prevent mosquitoes is to use a product such as Mosquito Dunk, which is made for water gardens and ponds.
A fountain also creates a pleasant sound of trickling water. Setting the flow rate of the fountain will determine the sound level.
Support for Plants and Fountain Depending on the depth of the container, you may need to prop up the plants so they won’t be sitting too low in the water. Keep it simple.
The fountain and plants in my water garden are supported by a large plastic flower pot turned upside down. Then, a wide, flat rock rests on the upside down flower pot beneath the fountain and plants. Cleaning the water garden at the end of the season is easy if it is not full of rocks or gravel.
Except for one floating plant, the water plants are all in the small pots they were in when I purchased them. If necessary, a rock may be placed in the top of each pot to weigh it down so it doesn’t fall over.
Water Garden Safety If your water garden includes a fountain, be sure to use an extension cord that is made for outdoors. Use extreme caution if very small children will be around the water garden, even a very shallow garden.
Enjoy your garden!
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