A water garden tub is an aesthetic addition to the home’s exterior space. As with any garden, a myriad of design tips are up for consideration:

Where to place the water garden tub?

As flowers and plants to require water and sun to thrive, opt for a spot with a minimum of six hours of direct sunlight.

What size is adequate for your water garden tub?

Contrary to the popular belief that smaller garden water tubs are more manageable, the opposite is true. Due to the evaporation of water, diminutive containers require extra maintenance. The weight of the water garden tub is germane, as it enables better manageability.

Which flowers to grow in the water garden tub?

A variation of flowers bloom in the garden water tub.  Sources at the Missouri Botanical Garden suggest the following botanicals:

A water snowflake is aptly named for its ability to grow in a water garden tub. On a daily basis, a single white flower blooms from the leaves.

The water hyacinth represents another candidate for the water garden tub. Lilac to lavender, the water-grown flower with lush green leaves requires full sun exposure.

And, a water garden tub would be incomplete without the Victoria water lily. Unlike many other plants and flowers that have few requirements, the species necessitates a minimum water temperature of 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

How to keep the water clear?

As for keeping the water garden tub clean and clear of mosquitoes, the water fern is a must have. Since the plant has a rapid growth rate, it functions aesthetically, preventing mosquitoes larva from hatching. Also, this plant helps maintain clear water by protecting the water garden tub from algae.