A water garden can be a fascinating addition to any landscape, attracting insects, birds and mammals that wouldn t otherwise visit your backyard. Floaters have no soil mass. Their roots hang in the water while their foliage appears on or near the water surface. There are many popular plants available for the water garden.
Many gardeners choose the showy flowers of the lotus, water lily or iris.
Consider complementing these beauties with plants that are better known for their attractive foliage. This marginal plant has a horizontal growth habit and like many other aquatics, can get out of control if not contained. These are just a few possibilities to get you started on your journey into water gardening. Once you begin discovering these plants, you might find your little water feature slowly expanding as each year brings another season of aquatic discovery.