No pond is complete without an adjacent deck, brick patio or gazebo. Because moving water encompasses all senses, your water feature should be the focal point of your yard. Perennial plantings, ornamental grasses, and even ground cover help naturalize the water's edge.
Often a deck or patio can be incorporated for a more up close and personal appreciation of your water feature. You can always do your project in stages - adding plants and a patio in upcoming seasons.
Water plants are truly the "emerald" jewels of the gardening world. Self-watering and hardy, these plants return year-after-year. You can even plant tropical lilies that bloom at night! The beauty and low maintenance of aquatic plants provide a truly unique accent to any water garden.