Pot Water Feature

Use plastic containers at least 600mm in diameter and 200mm deep. You’ll also need a small submersible pump, a spouting ornament, plants, clear tubing, kitty litter, pea gravel or small pebbles and a nylon stocking.

Plant a dwarf lily in a small container so that the pads don’t completely cover the surface of the water. For larger pots, add a floating plant like water hyacinth, duckweed or water lettuce.
Fish such as koi or goldfish don’t fit dish-style gardens, but larger pots are ideal (although metal containers get too warm). Fish keep the garden clean by eating algae, decaying plant material and mosquito larvae.horizontally. Put plants that grow upright and favour shallower water on the higher side.
Pea Gravel acts as a lid over the unpotted soil so it doesn’t circulate and darken the water. Rinse the pea gravel before adding to the container.
Care by topping up the pot as water evaporates and scoop off any dead leaves or algae. If the water looks gunky, remove the plants, rinse the container and refill. If plants need a boost, press a fertiliser pellet into the potting soil.

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Two Tiers allow for different types of plants. Lilies on the deep side have stems that float upward and extend horizontally. Put plants that grow upright and favour shallower water on the higher side.
Adjust the pressure of the pump in a bucket of water before placing it in the water garden.
Use Water that has sat in a bucket for a day or two to allow chlorine to evaporate and water temperature to moderate.
Aquatic plants Sthrive on direct sunlight, so a bright sunny spot is ideal. Avoid windy areas as strong Easy pot ideas Slip a plastic pot into a wooden barrel, position pavers of various heights to act as pedestals and place potted aquatic plants on top. The only drawback is that the pots are visible. Add a spouter and rest the pump on a pedestal (without a cup). Or make a terracotta container watertight. Plug the drain hole with plumber’s epoxy and apply two coats of polyurethane inside and out.