How Do You Make A Container Water Garden In 3 Easy Steps?
If you would like to create the relaxing atmosphere of a water garden without building a pond in your backyard, then a container water garden is for you. Water gardens can muffle out the noise of traffic, providing a soothing sensation, attract birds and be a home to flowers like the lotus and water lily. Here’s how to set up your container water garden at home in 3 easy steps. Choose the appropriate area for your water container garden by selecting a spot that gets some sun but has some protection from the hottest time of the day. If you don’t know the best spot, observe your yard’s shade pattern on the weekend when you can be home. Take note of where the shade and sun is at noon and 3 or 4pm. Fill up the tub about 3/4 full with water. Place the faux terra cotta pots inside the tub. Use them as planters for your water lily or iris plants. You can use floating flowers as well. Leave the fish in their bag and let the bag sit inside the tub. This will let the fish get used to the water t