But remember — let’s keep it easy! If a container filled with some aquatic plants is what you desire, then you can turn an affordable container into a real show-stopper by utilizing one of my ‘faux-chic’ painting or embellishing techniques. (And you’ll still have money left to buy some really nice plants!)
Decorative Paint Techniques to Jazz Up Ordinary Containers
The Sound of Splashing Water …
I Love Relaxing In My Garden, Listening To The Water Sounds
Bubblers or garden spitters? No problem. A little more know-how and a few more materials are involved in getting one of these up and running, but once again, I can show you how to easily achieve the final creative result you’re looking for.
Click here to read how really easy it is to: Install a Garden Spitter
Plus, if you decide to do one of my projects where you can include moving water, you’ve now added a relaxing feature — the sound of water. Whether it’s a drip, drip, drip; a splish-splash; a gurgle; or a steady shush … water sounds are so very soothing to the human ear. Not only will you enjoy it, but your garden visitors will, too.
The care and maintenance of your outdoor water feature will be a little easier than tending to your flower beds.
If you’ve got a bubbler or spitter – there’s really not too much to do beyond cleaning out the small pump filter periodically. All containers will need to be topped off with water as needed. Got plants? Maybe a little plant fertilizer to help the aquatic plants stay healthy and pinch them as needed to maintain their shape.
I encourage you to think about adding an outdoor water feature to your garden space. It’s so easy to do and is such a pleasant addition to anyone’s garden theme. It’s just one more artistic and creative way to personalize your garden.