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ideas for creating and maintaining many types of water gardens, from small containers with fountains to re-creations of natural landscape settings.

projects-pools with miniature plants in pots, fountains in large ornamental jars, troughs with pygmy water lilies and dwarf rushes-are well within the reach of beginners. More ambitious gardeners may be inspired to create ponds, waterfalls, wildlife pools, water meadows, bogs, brooks, streams, even lakes.

Masks distractions

The Complete PondBuilder Creating a Beautiful Water Garden The tranquility of water has the power to calm frazzled nerves and soothe a weary soul. As our modern world increases in complexity, the simple serenity of water becomes ever more enticing. Create a magic world all your own with glittering shadows that bounce off the kitchen walls, or build a hiddenpond in a clearing in the woods as an escape from everyday pressures. Whatever style or use you choose, you'll find all you need to make the dream a reality.