Do some research as to what kind of water garden you are interested in installing. They can be small to large and encompass not only plants but fish and fountains as well. Research the different types of plants you want to consider.
Search for the right location where your water garden will thrive. Locate an area that has full sunlight or at least 5 hours of direct sunlight. Your plants will grow better with a lot of sun and the sun will help keep the water clean.Make a Water Garden Step 2Bullet1.jpg Find a spot that is wide open and does not have trees. Trees will provide unwanted shade and you will have to continuously clean leaves and tree debris out of the garden.Make a Water Garden Step 2Bullet2.jpg Build or place your water garden on level ground. You can add hills and varying heights when you put the water garden together.Make a Water Garden Step 2Bullet3.jpg Use an area that has convenient access to electrical connections and fresh water.Make a Water Garden Step 2Bullet4.jpg
Determine the size of your water garden. Choose a small water garden if you are not sure where to locate it. When it is small enough, it can be moved from site to site until you find the right place. Small water gardens are also good if you do not have a lot of space.Make a Water Garden Step 3Bullet1.jpg Use a large water garden if you want to have a lot of plants, fish or a fountain.Make a Water Garden Step 3Bullet2.jpg
Choose a container and liner for your water garden. Pick a container for your small water garden, such as a wooden barrel or tub. Line the barrel with plastic or the rotting wood may damage your plants.Make a Water Garden Step 4Bullet1.jpg If you want a large water garden, choose the appropriate lining. Your water garden liner can be concrete, brick, clay, plastic, butyl rubber or fiberglass – it depends on the type of weather you get and which you prefer. Liners can be either rigid or flexible.Make a Water Garden Step 4Bullet2.jpg
Decide if you want accessories for your garden, such as a pump, filter or lights. Fountains and waterfalls generally require a pump and filter.
Dig a hole if you are going with the large water garden. For a flexible liner and different types of plants, create your hole to be shallow at one end and then have it gradually deepen. The depth depends on whether you want fish, if you have freezing winters and what kinds of plants you wish to plant. For a rigid liner, dig the hole large enough to insert the container.
Clear the hole of any debris that can puncture the lining, such as rocks, roots and sticks.
Pour builder's sand into the bottom of the hole, about 1 inch (2.5 cm).
Place the liner in the hole. If you are using a flexible liner, start at the center and lay it outwards. If you are using a rigid liner, place the container in the hole and back fill dirt around it to keep it in place.
Fill the hole with water. Smooth out the flexible liner as you pour the water in.
Decorate the edge of the water garden with rocks, stones or slabs for a natural look.
Add plants. Choose between floating, submerged or edge plants. Each type of plant will give you a different look for your garden.
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