##Water Works##
A water garden in a container allows you to experiment without committing to a full-scale one in your own backyard. Large ceramic containers or wooden tubs (with a liner) work best and you can fill them with all the elements of a pond: aquatic plants, rocks, goldfish, and even a little fountain.
**Get the look** Place a collection of water plants kept in their original pots in a wide, shallow container (with no drainage hole). Here, we used ‘Black Magic’ taro, imperial taro, arrowhead, ‘Marble Queen’ radican and the dwarf papyrus with its dense tufts. Once arranged, fill the container with water to just above the soil of the plants and weigh the smaller pots down with river rock as needed. If there’s room, add a small pump or fountain to keep the water moving and prevent mosquitoes.
**Tip** Place the container in the desired spot before filling with water as it will be too heavy to move once full.
**Plants**
* ‘Black Magic’ taro (*Colocasia esculenta*)
* Imperial taro (*C. e.* ‘Illustris’)
* Arrowhead (*Sagittaria latifolia*)
* Marble Queen’ radican (*Echinodorus cordifolius*)
* Dwarf papyrus (*Cyperus papyrus* ‘Nanus’)
**Insider tip** If you’re not sure of your horticultural matchmaking abilities, confine your choices to one section of the garden centre (for example, sun-loving annuals, perennials for shade, tropicals or aquatic plants) for guaranteed perfect pairings.
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