Do we need water gardens?

The Water Garden at Gateway

 This is everyone’s favorite spot at the Garden Center. And why not; ponds delight all the senses. We are mesmerized by the fish, frogs, & water lilies. Sound, do you want to hear water trickle, gurgle or roar? Smell, many water garden plants are fragrant. Touch, the velvety leaves, the cool water. Taste, well we could chew on some water mint, certainly not the frog’s legs! 

We stock everything you need to create a successful, low maintenance water garden. Most importantly, we have the knowledge and experience you are looking for.

Decodon verticillatus: Swamp Water Willow

Native: Common to swamps and shallow ponds of the Coastal Plain

Sun: minimum of 4 hrs/day

Depth from top of soil: 0-6”

Hardy: To Zone 3

Height: 36-46”

This beautiful plant grows branches skyward which then weep down to touch the water where bright red roots grow. The stems turn bright red and the flowers are light lavender which draw butterflies and beneficial insects. It is beginning to bloom right now. Come see.