If the water contains ordinary chlorine, wait 24 to 48 hours to allow the chlorine to evaporate. If chloramine or chlorine dioxide are present, ask a water garden or fish supply house for counteractive chemicals. Courtesy Consumer Horticulture,Virginia Tech. From a birdbath or small fountain to a large pond with waterfalls and fish, each water garden is unique. Water gardens are easy to install and maintain.
Gardeners can introduce new plants, such as water lilies and lotus, into an existing landscape.
Children spend hours enthralled by darting water denizens, and adults can spend many afternoons reading by a cooling fountain. Space requirements and zoning must be considered when planning a water garden. Ample space must be left for any borders, benches, or surrounding landscapes. In some localities, zoning ordinances may require homeowners to erect a fence around a deep pool. If you plan to install a water garden yourself, gather together a pick, shovel, heavy rope or garden hose, one or two straight boards, a spirit level, stakes for excavation, and a framing square.