Features like waterfalls, rock work, and lighting depend on your budget, and the style and purpose of your Garden pool. When choosing aquatic plants, keep in mind that plants should cover no more than two-thirds of the surface of the water. There are many plants to choose from. Some are free-floating, while others have roots in soil with leaves that float. Water lilies add color, fragrance, and drama, while other plants put oxygen in the water and help keep the pool healthy.
Fish can be decorative and beneficial because they are good scavengers.
They eat mosquito larvae and Insects, plant debris and algae. Keep in mind that any pool, regardless of size, will need some maintenance throughout the year even after it is established. Water Gardening can be a rewarding experience. With proper planning to ensure a healthy balance among the living and decorative features of a water Garden, you can develop an entire ecosystem that almost takes care of itself. Permission is hereby given to duplicate this Plant talk Colorado TM script as is if credit is given to the sources.