water garden

A water garden is a garden where aquatic plants are the main feature, or a garden designed around a stream or pool. Water gardens are one of the oldest forms of gardening, with evidence of cultivated water lilies dating back to 2000 BCE in Egypt.12

These gardens can range from formal pools to informal ones with irregular outlines, often featuring water lilies and other aquatic plants. To maintain clear water and support fish, oxygenating plants are essential. While temperate water lilies bloom during the day, some tropical varieties open their flowers in the evening.2

Water, as a design element, brings coolness, moisture, and serenity to a garden. It can be incorporated through natural water features or structural pools and fountains. Proper drainage is also crucial, as plants need air for their roots, and excess water can lead to a form of drowning.34