This entry was posted on 8/8/2007 7:54 PM and is filed under Gardening Gifts.
Looking for a new and fascinating way to grow and enjoy plants? Consider the beautiful world of container water gardening. The color and fragrance of container-grown water plants can turn even the smallest space into a living work of art. All you need is an hour or two, a suitable container, some water plants, and a sunny place on your patio, deck or porch.
To get started on your new container water garden, in addition to containers and plants, you will also need a few bricks, some gravel, heavy soil, fertilizer suitable for aquatic plants, and a garden hose.
Next, select the location for your container water garden. Remember, it will need lots of sun, so make sure it is not under an overhanging tree. You will also need a nearby water source.
The type of container you choose should be easy to drain, non-porous, and deep enough to support the plants you want to grow. Container water gardens can range from a small ceramic bowl holding a few gallons of water to a much larger tub, pot, basin or barrel.
Now let�s talk about planting. Never use the kind of commercial potting soil found at your local home improvement store. It�s just too light for water planting. Water plants must be grown in high-quality topsoil or potting soil made specifically for water gardens.
Remove your plant from its original container and rinse it thoroughly to wash away any insects. Then partially fill the pot with fresh topsoil and gently position the plant. Fill in the area around your plant with additional topsoil, leaving about an inch below the rim. Spread a layer of pea gravel or aquarium gravel on the top of each newly planted pot to keep the soil from muddying the water.
After potting your water plant, slowly lower the pot into the water at a slight angle, allowing time for the air to escape without displacing dirt. To position it at just the right depth in your container, simply set the pot on a brick or two. Be sure to keep the plant high enough so that its leaves sit above water.
No matter the size of your container water garden, try introducing a variety of plants. You can use a tall plant for drama, a flowering plant for color, a cascading plant to extend blooms outside the container, and a floating plant to top off your creation.
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