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Ever wondered how to grow bluebonnets, collect rainwater or create a garden that attracts wildlife? The articles listed below contain a wealth of information that will help you transform your yard into a Native Plant landscape.
HOW TO CREATE A WATER GARDEN
Follow these easy steps to create this beautiful addition to any garden.
1) SELECT a site, preferably in the sun. Gather your materials.
2) PLACE the container on the ground. Adding an inch or so of water can help determine if the container is level.
3) LET the pond sit a few days to allow chlorine to evaporate from city water or oxygen to infiltrate (for oxygen-deficient well water).
4) ADD plants. They may be in pots or planted in a layer of sand in the bottom of the tank.
5) CINDER blocks, bricks, or pots can be used to regulate at what depth your potted plant should be.
6) ADD fish. Place a bag of fish into the pond, adding pond water every few minutes to the bag to help the fish adjust. Release after 30 minutes.
Photography by In Churl Yo. Text by Andrea Delong-Amaya. This step-by-step was adapted from Wildflower magazine.
