Wednesday, January 31, 2007

15 Tips For Making A Container Water Garden

Potted plants, they're common. But when container water gardens
are mentioned, chances are, not too many people will be able to
answer what it is. Do you know what they are for? No? You'll
know in a minute.

Before, most people who would want to enjoy the beauty of water
garden plants would need to set up a pond in their homes. Today,
that is just an alternative. Container water gardens are for
water plants as pots are for flowering plants.

1. Just like planting the usual garden plants, water plants such
as water hyacinth or water lettuce should be packed with clay
while submerged in water. 2-3 potted plants together with some
plants with broad leaves would be attractive enough.

2. Container water gardens should be kept in places with a high
distribution of sunlight (at least 6 hours in a day) and ample
supply of water. The containers should be refilled as soon as
some of the original content has evaporated. During the
afternoon, though, a bit of protection is required for your
containers.

3. You must never worry about mosquitoes that might make a lair
out of your creation. The water in the container would not
become stagnant because of the plants in it. In rare cases where
mosquito larvae do develop, take them off immediately and put in
fresh water right away.

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