Water Garden Can Be Simple Endeavor

Water gardening is easy and fun. Usually when you mention water gardening, a mental picture comes to mind of a tropical oasis with a cascading waterfall surrounded by ferns and filled with the beauty of water lilies. Or you might imagine a serene Japanese garden setting highlighted by bamboo, stones, a small statue and schools of bright koi.

In reality though, anyone can have a water garden. Miniature tub gardens are the answer for those who want to enhance a balcony or patio. The tub should hold at least four gallons of water and be completely sealed. Ceramic pots, old crocks, wash tubs and galvanized horse troughs make excellent tub gardens. For how to plant and what to plant, see your local nurseryman.