Dive into water gardening with an easy-care container that it’s possible for you to finish in an afternoon.
Here’s to how to create a DIY container water garden.
Kritsada Panichgul
Give water gardening a try even if you’re short on time and space.
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Set up a mini aquascapein a containerin only an hour or two, with no digging and little expense.
Enjoy the assets year-round in a mild climate.
Where winters are frosty, savor your little garden throughout thegrowing season, then bring the plants indoors.
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Choose a vessel at least 6 inches deep for best results.
Add no more than three plants if the container’s diameter is 18 inches or less.
Step 2
Pick a sunny location for your potted water garden.
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Step 3
Design your garden.
First select from different kinds of water-loving plants widely available at garden centers and nurseries.
Some plants prefer to have wet feet; others like to float.
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Use an odd number of plants (three, five, or seven) for the most pleasing effect.
Our scheme includes nine plants in our 24-inch-diameter container.
Group fewer plants, if you prefer, leaving more growing room.
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Arrange the potted plants on the bricks for height.
Step 4
Fill the container with water, covering the rims of the pots.
Collected rainwater is a good option.
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Refill the container periodically as the water evaporates.Prevent mosquitoesby using a tablet for biological control.
The rock will also give your water garden a more naturalistic appearance.
Water lettuce grows and colonizes quickly, filling in between other plants.
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If water lettuce becomes too pushy, lift out excess plants and compost them.
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Check the bowl’s water level weekly and top it off as needed.
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The floating plants dangle their roots in the water without any need for soil.
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