The term “water garden” indicates the culture of water and bog plants. This uninspired definition fails to give the gardener a picture of the lily pool as a cool, enchanting addition to the garden. True, the art of water gardening is just now recovering from the influence of the Victorian era in which a garden … Read more
Something dramatically new in terrace gardening will soon find its way onto American patios from Italy, where large pots—what might be called water planters—containing waterlilies or lotus is a new and exciting innovation. The popularity of water planters in this country will be spurred by the growing use of patios and terraces in all sections … Read more
The beauty and serenity of water lilies riding gently on a pool or pond are unsurpassed by other members of the aquatic plant family. Although tropical water lilies will not survive the northern winters as will the hardy varieties, they require no more care than their year-round cousins. Tropical Water Lilies Among some of the … Read more
What looked like a wild, cream-colored water lily in abundant bloom was seen last fall in the backwaters of certain slow-flowing Kansas streams. It was striking in appearance and worth going miles to see. Nelumbo Luteum You could gather an armful of the big flowers without getting your feet wet, and they made a showy … Read more
A splashing fountain, quiet pool, or meandering stream can transform a sun-parched yard into a refreshing beauty spot. Here is the opportunity to garden in a new way—a sparkling clean approach, free from digging, watering, and dusting routines. You do not need unlimited space to enjoy this kind of gardening. Even a few cups of … Read more
This is the time of year when we long for gardens that require no hoeing, weeding, or watering. The answer is a water garden. So why not make plans for one? Even the simplest kind can be a spot of beauty. Cool and sparkling, it is refreshing to look at. Keep that in mind when … Read more
Summer is here, and with it, the garden’s soul-satisfying abundance of luscious color, graceful and varied form, and delectable fragrance! But whether the garden is a highly intensified development within a few square feet of space, or a leisurely, expansive series of plantings encompassing acres, perforce. One fact remains true: the beauty of any garden … Read more
Those flowers show dream gardens I see each year in March fascinate me. Bursting with flowering bulbs, dainty primroses, running brooks, and colorful native shrubs, they spur me on in my adventures in gardening. It is easy to understand why the brook that briefly crosses a corner of our property has been a constant stimulus … Read more
No matter what else you have in your garden, a pool will be the center of interest. Perhaps it’s the utter “difference” of water plants, the lure of water, bringing down a patch of the reflected sky into your green lawn, or the intriguing movements of colorful fishes gliding below the lily pads. The combination, … Read more
The sacred lotus lily is, I think, the king of all aquatics. Although it has also been called queen, aristocrat, and lord of the pool, I have always preferred to think of it as king because it grows well above all the other waterlilies, as though reaching unto Heaven, proudly surveying its kingdom. For thousands … Read more