The captivating art of water gardening, although relatively new in popularity in the United States, has been enjoyed for hundreds of years.  The opportunities for including water in the garden are almost endless and the design possibilities are limited only by your imagination.

     Water is a valuable addition to most any garden and guaranteed to create interest for both young and old alike.  Adding a pond, streambed, or waterfall to your landscape brings life to your garden that no other form of gardening can match.  Whether it is the sound, motion, or reflective stillness, water in the garden creates an unparalleled aura of peace and tranquility.  Whether it be watching a frog resting on a lily pad, schools of koi nibbling at your fingertips, or relaxing to the gentle splash of a waterfall, you will find water gardening to be a great way to wash away the tensions of a long day.

Any worthwhile project requires careful planning and a water feature is certainly no exception.  You will be rewarded many times over for time spent in the planning and design stages of your garden pond.  Most new water gardeners find themselves redesigning and enlarging their ponds a year or two after their first attempt.  This is partly due to insufficient planning and partly to the fact that they had no idea just how much enjoyment they would get from this form of gardening.  As with any project, it is always less expensive to do it right the first time.

Thanks to the increased popularity in water gardening, many new products are available today at very affordable prices.  Whether it is a small patio tub garden or a large pond with streams and waterfalls that fits your landscape design and budget, the materials and information you need are readily available.  There are many good books packed with information and design ideas, several water gardening magazines, and countless internet web sites offering ideas, advice and answers.  Your best source for advice will always be someone with experience in your part of the country.  At Masterson's, we have been designing, installing, and maintaining water gardens for over 30 years.  We are always happy to share our knowledge with you to help ensure that your water gardening experience will be a successful one.