Enjoy This Summer In The Water Garden!

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Enjoy This Summer In The Water Garden! – If this is the first time you’re attempting the water gardening, perhaps you should start with a moderate size pond instead of one huge one. After all, you can add on to the size of the pond later if you want, whereas if you do not like it it’s also cheaper to remove a smaller sized pond.

Having a pool of body in your own backyard is not as easy as just digging and filling it up with water, because the water will ultimately seeps back into the soil. Therefore you’ll need to use a liner for your pond, which can be obtained from your local garden center, think of it as a smaller version of a swimming pool.

After you have fit the hole with liners, you are ready to start planting! One of the easiest plant to start off with is water lilies. Their unique root system is what made them float on the surface, and they usually comes in a variety of different colors!

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Water lilies are very beautiful and makes for a lovely water garden. One important thing you should know about them is that they are actually very delicate and can only thrive in warmer weathers, which made for a great summer garden display.

One possible drawback of having a water garden, especially in the warmer weather is the possibility that you might attract mosquitoes to breed in the water. Therefore equip yourself with this knowledge and actively seek them out.

Water lilies are just one kind of water gardening, with research and proper gardening materials you can even add more plants to your garden.

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ABOUT ME


Hey there! I'm Carissa, a passionate gardener with a mission to grow my own food, live sustainably, and share my experiences with others.

My backyard is my playground, where I cultivate a thriving garden and raise chickens for fresh eggs. I'm dedicated to practicing sustainability in all aspects of my life and love to inspire others to do the same.

Join me on my journey towards a greener, healthier lifestyle!

Carissa

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