Let’s face it … some of us just don’t have the vast expanse of lawn to tear up to make our water garden dreams come true. We live in apartments, town homes, and condominiums. We have small decks and patios that can’t be torn up for one reason or another. So what can we do to get our own watery paradises in our outdoor or indoor spaces? Container water gardens, fountains, and statuary are the things we buy and create to make our lives a little more pleasant. Regardless of how big your space is, if there is room to add a little water to the ground, go for it. A container water garden is just what the doctor ordered, complete with water, plants, and even sometimes fish, it’s a mini ecosystem contained in one spot.

It can provide inspiration in the strangest of ways and can help you relax and clear your mind. And nothing tops the education that a water feature can bring to your own backyard. Even a small container water garden is teeming with organisms. From small amoebas that you can’t even see, to the tadpoles that are maturing into full-fledged frogs, there’s always something to learn about in the water garden. So sit back and relax a spell while your mouse guides you into the wonderful world of container water gardens and how they’re built.