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15 Tips For Making A Container Water Garden
from: Lee DobbinsPotted plants, they're common. But when container water gardens
are mentioned, chances are, not too many people will be able to
answer what it is. Do you know what they are for? No? You'll
know in a minute.
Before, most people who would want to enjoy the beauty of water
garden plants would need to set up a pond in their homes. Today,
that is just an alternative. Container water gardens are for
water plants as pots are for flowering plants.
1. Just like planting the usual garden plants, water plants such
as water hyacinth or water lettuce should be packed with clay
while submerged in water. 2-3 potted plants together with some
plants with broad leaves would be attractive enough.
2. Container water gardens should be kept in places with a high
distribution of sunlight (at least 6 hours in a day) and ample
supply of water. The containers should be refilled as soon as
some of the original content has evaporated. During the
afternoon, though, a bit of protection is required for your
containers.
3. You must never worry about mosquitoes that might make a lair
out of your creation. The water in the container would not
become stagnant because of the plants in it. In rare cases where
mosquito larvae do develop, take them off immediately and put in
fresh water right away.
4. There is no need to go to certain shops just to start your
own container water garden. Any type of container that could
hold ample amounts of water would do to jumpstart a cute little
garden. A small container that can hold a gallon of water (think
in terms of old bath tubs!) can hold just one type of water
plant. So, you can do the math. The more plants or bigger plants
you use, the larger your container should be.
5. To save space, shallow containers could be used for floating
plants. If you are opting to add fishes or a water pump to your
container, then at least 12 inches is needed to submerge all
these.
6. When you are still under the process of selecting the plants
for your future water garden, be sure to consider the size of
the plants and the available space that you have. For spacious
places, bigger plants are required. It would be awful to find a
small container in a large space.
7. Anacharis help keep the water clear so be sure to add about
2-3 bunches in 10-15 gallons of water.
8. The great thing about container water gardens, aside from
beautifying porches or decks, is that it is emotionally
rewarding. This type of garden is easy to maintain since one
only needs to trim and fertilize the plants and just replace the
water that has evaporated.
9. Remember this, and remember it well! Be sure to take your
containers inside your home when the winter season begins. You
wouldn't want your water plants to freeze, would you?
10. Be sure of where you want the container to be permanently
placed. Remember, water is quite heavy and once it is inside the
containers together with your water plants, having to move them
from one place to another could be taxing.
11. If you are bent on having a pond anytime soon, then
container water gardening is a small-scale counterpart of your
future pond. You could start practicing in keeping a larger
garden by keeping the smaller one first.
12. Other possible containers that can be used which are easily
produced are whiskey barrels, kiddie pools or even horse
watering troughs. Just a little imagination and these old items
can be turned into something elegant.
13. Place bricks underneath your plants to adjust their height.
14. It is highly advised to use black or any dark colored
containers as they discourage the growth of algae and they give
the impression of depth.
15. Around 50-60 percent of the water surface should be covered
with your chosen water plants. And make sure to let the water
stand for about 1-2 days before putting the plants so that any
trace of chlorine has already settled by then.
These are just a handful of tips in starting a container water
garden. With less effort but boundless rewards, this is the
perfect new endeavor for anyone.
About the author:
Lee Dobbins writes for http://watergardens.garden-g8way.com
where you can learn more about water gardens and creating great
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