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Pond Gardens, Water Gardens

When people think of Pond or Water Gardens, they usually think of Goldfish and Koi that are commonly stocked in the ponds. But, as gardeners, we know better. As gardeners, we know that people really create a Pond Garden for the gardening aspect of it. We use them to grow pond garden plants!

Water gardens open up a vast new arena for home gardeners. The selection of plants is varied and unique. The current popularity of fish ponds brings with it an increased interest for exotic plants. These plants provide four functions:

  1. They help to aerate the water for the fish.

  2. They often are a source of food for the fish.

  3. They decorate the pond, creating a more natural setting.

  4. They afford the gardener a new avenue for their hobby.

Fish and garden supply stores provide a wide array of plants suitable for pond gardens. The most common are Koi and Goldfish. But, there is a wide variety of plants and landscaping to help you make your pond garden the envy of all your friends and neighbors.


Building your Water Garden:

The most important decision you will make is selecting where to place your water garden. You will want it in a place that is visible to you, and where you will enjoy walking or sitting around by it. Avoid high traffic areas of your yard, and especially areas where kid play and can fall into it, or drop balls, toys and other objects.

Once you think you have the perfect spot, outline it and leave the outline in place for a few days . Spend that time examining it from from different angles and perspectives. Imagine it being there all four season of the year.

Pond gardens require a plan. You will need to dig a hole deep enough for your fish to survive under ice all winter long. You will need a variety of supplies: pond liner, pump and tubing, landscaping, lighting, fish, and most importantly...plants. We suggest you buy and read a book, or visit a pond supply store before you set your final plans.


Common Plants:

Water Lilies are by far the most commonly known and sought plants. They come in a wide variety and can be found at garden and pond supply stores.  Lotus are also quite common.

Here is a link to a which describes a variety of plants to choose from:

Our Water Plants A nice description of a variety of plants.


More Information:

International Water Lily Water Gardening Society Information and links

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