Water Gardens and Features

Water Gardens and Features, also known as aquatic gardens, are a type of man-made water feature.

They can be defined as any interior or exterior landscape or architectural element whose primary purpose is to house, display, or propagate a particular species or variety of aquatic plant.

The primary focus is on plants, but they will sometimes also house ornamental fish, in which case the feature will be a fish pond.

Water Gardens and Features is in fact, a form of gardening that is concerned with growing plants adapted to pools and fish ponds.

Although Water Gardens and Features can be almost any size or depth, they are typically small and relatively shallow, generally less than twenty inches in depth.

This is because most aquatic plants are depth sensitive and require a specific water depth in order to thrive.

The particular species inhabiting each water garden will ultimately determine the actual surface area and depth required.

When the aquatic flora and fauna are balanced, an aquatic ecosystem is created that will support sustainable water quality and clarity.

Elements such as fountains, statues, waterfalls, boulders, underwater lighting, lining treatments, edging details, watercourses, and in-water and bank-side planting can add visual interest and help to integrate the water garden with the local landscape and environment.

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