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I have been an advocate of water gardening since I installed my first waterscape 10 years ago. It was a small effort, a pre-formed oval shell placed under an old camellia tree. It became a focal point of my garden, providing me with a quiet, meditative spot.
Emboldened by the success of keeping both goldfish and water lilies alive for several years, I, along with my staff, tried a more ambitious project: a PVC-lined, free-form pond. This time I made sure there was room for some bog plants. My design included a small stone waterfall made of Bouquet Canyon stone. Sunlight reflects the water’s movement on surrounding foliage and the splash of the recycling water obscures the omnipresent sounds of urban life.
Whether a prefab shell, a ceramic container or a 2,000-gallon pond, a water garden can provide hours of pleasure and inspiration. If you’re thinking of expanding your gardening horizons to water, advance planning should be your first step.
First decide why you want a...
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