Lots of people dream about adding a beautiful water feature to their landscaping. Unfortunately, limited space and limited funds often prevent this from happening. Well, help is on the way. Just read on to learn how to create your own container water garden.
Adding a water feature to your garden is a beautiful way to enhance your yard. Unfortunately, many people think that a water feature has to cost a lot of money or take up a lot of space. Well, the next time you find yourself yearning for the peaceful serenity that water brings, consider planting a water garden in a container. All it takes is water, plants and a large pot, or a collection of smaller ones, to create a harmonious garden space. Container water gardening is a beautiful option for those with limited space and limited funds. So try this quick and easy project to add some pizzazz to your décor.
Select the right location
Ideally your container water garden should be placed in a place where you will enjoy it the most. Try placing it as a focal point on your patio or deck. The biggest advantage to a container garden is that if you don’t like its location you can move it to a more appropriate place. The most important thing to know is what sort of light requirements each of your plants need. If the plants you choose thrive in the sun then choose a sunny location. On the flip side, choose a shady spot for shade loving plants. Regardless of where you position your water garden try to avoid placing it directly under anything that may drop debris inside the container, such as a tree or bird feeder. This will only make for extra maintenance later on. Your water garden should also be close to an outside faucet or hose as it will be necessary to refill your container periodically as the water evaporates.
Selecting the right container
Truly, any size or shape container will serve your purposes. It really just depends on what is pleasing to your eye. Do you like terra cotta or is shiny metal more to your liking? The only containers you should really avoid are those made of wood, as they are prone to rotting. If you have your heart set on wood, however, line your container first with heavy gauge plastic or a commercial liner cut to fit. The size of your container depends on how many plants you plan on putting inside. Obviously, unlike with regular container gardening you don’t want any container with drainage holes. Make sure whatever you choose as your container, it is in sound condition and won’t leak over time.