Water Garden Tips

The water garden is among the new trends of the moment. Possibilities for
water gardening include waterfalls, streams, ponds, fountains and containers,
which may feature a basic indoor fountain mechanism with a recycling pump. There
is an endless variety available and almost all of them can be improved with
additions like rockwork combinations, different kinds of lighting both above and
below the water level or behind a waterfall, plants, fishes and other aquatic
animals.

Make your water garden a place for relaxation and enjoyment for all seasons.
You can ensure that outdoor space remains inviting with the help of a couple of
tips for water garden in autumn.

• There should be no fallen leaves in the water of garden pond or outdoor
  fountain. Other organic matter decomposing in the water leading to algae and
  bacteria growth can clog the water pump.
• Clean your garden fountain pump at the time of emptying water for the
  onset of winter. This will eliminate any detritus inside the pump from
  drying up and clogging the inner mechanism. Take off the cover to clean
  thoroughly as there may be accumulation inside.
• As preparation of the water garden for cold winter months, all hardy
  perennial aquatic plants should be sunk to the deepest parts of your pond.
  Water is warmest at this place and it enables the plants to remain dormant
  throughout winter.
• A uniform soil temperature should be maintained around perennials and
  well-established plants. A few extra weeks will be needed for developing the
  roots of freshly planted shrubs and trees.
• If you have used tropical plants to supplement the water garden or
  landscaping, it is advisable to take out them unless the climate is mild.
  Survival during the winter months is unlikely and their decay can prove to
  be harmful to the rest of the plants surrounding them.

Ensure proper planning and maintenance and your water garden can provide you
with joy and pride.