It also adds mystery and fascination to any garden that possesses it. Yesterday we talked about starting your own water tub garden. Today we'll talked about stocking your garden. Many water plants can be used to create a water garden. You need to select those that reflect your own gardening style.
Water lilies are easy to grow and fairly low maintenance.
Tropical lilies would be best for Hawaii's climate, says Matthew Goo of UH's Urban Garden Center. Bog plants can also be used to add interest to a tub garden. Star grass, dwarf papyrus and parrot feathers are all bog plants that add different leaf textures to any tub garden. These plants need no potting. This is the University Report, I'm Tracy Orillo Donovan.