Cheer up your backyard with a charming water garden design


Cheer up your backyard with a charming water garden design





Bog plants such as canna lily and iris that grow well in muddy and swampy areas. These plants are useful for stabilizing the bank around the pond and providing shelter for frogs and other wildlife that visit your pond.

Marginal plants such as bacopa or water lilies, which can be planted in shallow areas of the pond or in pots submerged in the pond.

Floating plants such as water hyacinth or water lettuce, which grow on top of the water with their roots dangling in the water.

Submerged plants such as willow moss or water violet that grow underwater are good for oxygenating the water.

2. Fountain
Fountains not only beautify your pond, the water spray provides valuable aeration for the pond water.

There is a wide variety of pond fountains including floating fountains that change color and easy to set up solar fountains.

3. Waterfall
Waterfalls are also useful for providing aeration to your garden pond while creating the soothing sound of running water.