Developing a Water Garden - A Step Towards Tranquility

There are two main distinctions between the type of water garden possible: whether the water is moving or not. Whatever option the gardener chooses the extra challenges that this type of garden offers will reap all the rewards that a water feature can bring to the garden.

While many of the well known gardening tips apply to planting in water, this form of gardening has some tips all of its own. Aquatic garden plants are best moved or transplanted while they are still growing rather than dormant, as they will reestablish better in their new water environment when replanted this way.

Another tip is to plant your new addition in a container submerged in the water rather than directly into the soil of your water feature. This gives the gardener greater control both in the ability to move plants around in the water, and also many species of plant will grow massive amounts of water covering leaf if their roots are not restricted.

The most common form of planting in water is the pond garden. It always helps to fill the pond with water several days before you plan to start gardening, as it allows the sediment to settle. One very important aspect when gardening in any type of water is to ensure that plants are placed at the correct depth – being too deep can result in the plant dying due to a lack of oxygen. Bricks washed to remove any chemical residue are fine for raising containers in the water.

Further Tips for Gardening in the Water

Every few years you will need to drain your water, especially if you are using a pump, to remove debris and algae. If weed plants and algae are a persistent problem, you might consider asking your regular garden supply shop to recommend an appropriate chemical algicide.

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