Container Water Gardening

Tips:

• You can create a container water garden from a wooden box lined with plastic pond liner. Then trim the outer edges with stackable border stones for a polished finish (figure B).
  
• The selection of your fish will determine the type of pond you build. Koi fish require more depth, space, and filtration, while goldfish are more common and can live in most ponds.
  
• It's important to transition the pond area into the landscape and one way to do so is to incorporate terrestrial plants along the outer edges. Impatiens favor the conditions surround a pond space and will even grow along the stones bordering a pond.
  
• The location of your pond will determine what kinds of plants you can feature in the water garden. For example, for flowering plants, choose a location that receives full sun.
  
• According to Robinson, adding fish to your water garden will help to control any potential mosquito problems. You can also add mosquito insecticide tablets to control insects.

Materials:

Chinese lotus pot or container of your choice with glaze on the interior
Plastic pegboard painted black on one side
Empty, plastic plant containers or bricks
Pump system
Variety of plants

Steps: