Let's take a look at the best water plants for an aquatic area of the garden. Veronica (V. longifolia) thrives in moist soil ...

Position plants and add oxygenators ... (ROSPA), children below the age of five are most at risk of drowning in garden ponds. The only way to avoid potential disasters is to not have a pond.

The key to a healthy pond is keeping the water clear and ensuring that plants do not take over ... periodically by lifting it out with a garden rake.