Adding a small container water garden to any area will add to the beauty of your outdoor space. No matter the size of your area, you will be able to find a container that will bring you the beauty and tranquility you are looking for.
Think about what’s important to you in a small container water garden. Are you looking for the tranquil sound of water flowing, the shimmer off the top of the water in the sunshine, maybe just watching fish slowly swimming around, or the different flowers and plants that thrive in water.
You can have all these elements in one small container water garden and build it yourself. Check out the video below for an easy way to make your own small container water garden.
DIY Water Garden Tutorial
DIY Water Garden Basics
The Fix.com has a great, easy-to-understand blog post about starting your own small container water garden. They got basic needs, plants, and fish.
To start, you need a container. There are many shapes to choose from when looking into containers for a small container water garden. Decide what will work best for your area and which option is the most eye-catching for you. Any shape will work well in an open space. If your area is limited to a small porch, then a round container or square container with soft edges will smooth out a corner of the porch or patio.
If you are looking for a cottage feel, a metal tub may be what you want. Wine barrel containers are versatile enough to give your outdoor space a country feel or a more polished looked.
There are many round containers, and there is always a way to make them beautiful. If your container will be hidden behind other planters, you can go for something basic. Think about what works for your individual style when choosing a pot for a small container water garden.
Small Container Water Garden Inspirations
Small Container Water Garden Ideas
- A simple, easy, and fun way to add the sights and sounds of a water garden to any location
- Provides a relaxing focal point for homes, patios, offices, balconies, bedrooms, gardens, and more
- Includes plant and waterfall filter, LED waterfall light and transformer, water pump and low-suction attachment, expanded clay grow media, black polished decorative gravel and mixed polished decorative gravel
- Create a style of your own with endless design options, including adding a wide variety of plants, stones, driftwood, or fish to create your very own water feature
- Measures: 23. 5-inch L x 23. 5-inch W x 10-inch H, weight 19-pounds; Holds 5 to 7 gallons of water
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- Hand crafted and distributed exclusively by MGP in Algona, Washington.
- Made of oak, the splitting lips of half barrels are sanded to a finished look and feel.
- This water tight barrel needs to be hydrated once a month to keep the barrel in watertight condition.
- The bottoms are inserted into the dado for strong support. Bottom support is chamfered inward to minimize the contact between the barrel and the ground.
- Reclaimed used wine barrel appearance may va
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- MODERN CONCRETE PLANTER WITH SOFT CURVES - This modern contemporary seamless planter with soft curves and an authentic natural concrete finish with visible pores will increase curb appeal and add an elegant touch to your décor
- SMOOTH ROUND DESIGN - The smooth lines and round shape of these planters will help you maintain a sleek look throughout your space, while holding a good amount of plants without looking crowded
- HANDMADE CONCRETE PLANTER POTS - Made of concrete and weather-resistant fiberglass that have all the advantages of these materials, such as strength, durability, weather and damage resistance, and long-lasting color, has a drainage hole and a strong UV resistant ability that stays well in wind, rain, hot and cold season
- LARGE & VERSATILE - Large tall planter (Size:13-in W x 13-in L x 13.4-in H) with a unique design that will match any home décor for outdoor and indoor, perfect for the living room, bedroom, office or any lonely corner in need of love. Or use it outside on your deck, patio or in the garden
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- REAL MODERN CONCRETE SEAMLESS PLANTER - This modern contemporary seamless planter with an authentic pure white concrete finish with visible pores will add an elegant touch to your décor and will turn it into an eye-catching atmosphere
- SMOOTH ROUND DESIGN - The smooth lines and round shape of these planters will help you maintain a sleek look throughout your space, while holding a good amount of plants without looking crowded
- HANDMADE CONCRETE PLANTER POTS - Made of concrete and weather-resistant fiberglass that have all the advantages of these materials, such as strength, durability, weather and damage resistance, and long-lasting color, has a drainage hole and a strong UV resistant ability that stays well in wind, rain, hot and cold season
- LARGE & VERSATILE - Large Capacity planter with a unique Commercial and Residential design, Whether holding a ficus tree indoors or on the front steps, porch, deck or Outdoor likes Garden，patio, the Kante planters will add style and blend seamlessly into modern, minimalist and traditional decor
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- 20. 5” diameter resin planter is a lightweight and durable alternative to metal planters.
- A galvanized, silvery finish that is weather resistant and wont rust like traditional metal container gardens.
- Easy to move and maintain.
- Outer dimensions: 20. 5 Length x 20. 5 Width x 15 Height
- Inner dimensions: 20 Length x 20 Width x 14 Hei
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- Attractive addition to your landscape: Make a statement on your front porch, deck, balcony, or yard with this gorgeous outdoor fountain; Measures 23 inches tall x 17 inch diameter and weighs 12 pounds, making it sturdy enough so it wont tip over outside
- Durable design thats built to last: The outdoor water fountain is made with real fir and features metal rings and durable inner plastic liners to ensure it will be long lasting while resembling the realistic appearance of a beautiful wood barrel fountain
- Relaxing water sounds: Sit back, relax, and enjoy the soothing sounds this zen garden fountain creates as water gently cascades down the buckets and recirculates back up via the included electric submersible pump
- Easy to use: Wood barrel fountain requires no plumbing and plugs into any standard electrical outlet for easy and quick assembly; Wipe with a dry rag prior to assembly to remove stain residue
- 1 year warranty: Sunnydaze Decor backs its products with a 1-year manufacturers warranty for worry-free purchas
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- RAISED WATER FEATURE: Stylish and unique raised living water feature pool introduces a fresh dimension to any garden, patio, or deck.
- INCLUDES AN INPOND 300 POND FILTER & WATER PUMP: Instant solution for a clear and healthy pond: combined efficient pump and filtration package for ponds up to 300 gallons.
- EASY TO SET UP AND MAINTAIN: Comes with a step-by-step guide on how to set up and the included Inpond 300 Filter is the complete life support system for fish and plants.
- ENJOY THE SIGHT AND SOUND OF MOVING WATER: Containing 3 fountain displays and a LED light to ensure your Affinity Pond looks great, day and night, all year round.
- GREAT FOR FISH AND PLANTS: Comes with 2 planting baskets for your aquatic plants and is a great habitat for fish. The viewing windows let you see into the pond and under the wat
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- ❀【Durable Material】Made of Top-quality & Thickened Polypropylene, solid and durable, marble frosted texture, hand painted, sturdy enough to prevent cracking, chipping and fading. Leave them outside with no problem, not any fading or cracking from the summer sun or winter cold.
- ❀【Unique Design】These garden bowls are thickened and durable, lighter than cement planter and ceramic flower pot, easy to move. Stylish and minimalist style for beautiful tabletop displays, perfect for decorating home, office, garden, kitchen, patio or desk.
- ❀【Water Planter】 No hole in the bottom of the flower pot, suitable for planting hydroponics plants and succulents plants, miniascape, water lily, Hydrocotyle verticillata, tortoise, and fish. Delicate craft, creative design, this decoration is the best gift for gardeners or planter lovers.
- ❀【Versatile】This bowl also can be used as a base for a tabletop fountain, it easy to make a patio fountain with a bamboo fountain kit. It was selected for its size, composition and color and met these expectations. Used with rocks, water plants, and solar fountain, could not be happier.
- ❀【Bird Bath】Give it a try if needing a large planter pot or a turtle or bird bath. It doesn’t leak and holds a good amount of water so the birds can bathe in it. Size: The bowl planter diameter is 40cm/15.6inch, height is 20cm/7.8inch, the bottom of the bowl diameter is 18.5cm/7.2in
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- Large size: 24 inches diameter x 19.5 inches tall; 14.5-inch bottom diameter; Weighs 6.6 pounds per planter; Perfect for both inside and outside use
- Crack resistant: Patio planter is made of durable linear low density polyethylene (polyresin); Resists cracking damaging UV rays; Does not crack in cold temperatures; Hand-painted finish gives planter rich hue and weathered appearance; Material is lightweight and flower pot is easy to carry to your preferred area
- Versatile decor: Includes 1 planter basket; Rugged appearance with simple design of plant container complements many different styles of decor, including rustic, farmhouse, traditional and more; Perfect for your favorite houseplants or bringing your outdoor plants indoors for the winter; Drainage hole(s) can be added to area(s) indicated at bottom of planter using 1/4-inch drill bit (planters are double walled and drill must penetrate both walls)
- Double walled design: Full depth inner wall protects and insulates roots from changes in temperature; Flower container does not sacrifice on soil capacity; If you live in a windy location you can easily fill the space between the inner and outer wall of the planter with gravel or sand to weigh it down (plug at the bottom of planter is not for drainage; this is where you will fill planter with gravel or sand)
- Worry-free purchasing: Sunnydaze Decor backs its products with a 1-year manufacturers warra
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- SIZE MATTERS – Our FirsTime & Co. Farmhouse Trough Outdoor Planter 2-Piece Set has a large planter with a 32.5 height, 15.5 width and 14 depth and a small planter with a 28.5 height, 14 width and 11.5 depth. The large planter inner diameter is 11 with a height of 13.
- IT’S IN THE DETAILS – This 2-piece plant stand set is crafted of metal, featuring a farmhouse design with a corrugated texture in an aged galvanized finish, complete with handles and black metal bases.
- MORE THAN IT SEEMS – This 2-piece pot set can be used indoors or outdoors.
- THE PERFECT TOUCH – Our FirsTime & Co. Farmhouse Trough Outdoor Planter 2-Piece Set is a great versatile accent piece for any space.
- FARMHOUSE STYLE - Whether moving into a new home or looking for a gift, make an accent statement in your entryway, kitchen, living room or bathroom with a stylish and decorative Farmhouse and Industrial piece from FirsTime &
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- The look of ceramic or stone done in a lightweight and durable high density resin
- Indoor or outdoor use - weather resistant - UV coated finish protects color from fading
- Delivered without drainage holes; if needed, holes are easily drilled in bottom of planter
- See full dimensions in picture
- Volume: 13-inch 3.6 gallons; 15-inch 5.6 gall
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- Large size: 21 inches diameter x 7 inches tall; 9.5-inch bottom diameter; Weighs 3.2 pounds per planter; Perfect for both inside and outside use and enhancing your living space with greenery
- Unbreakable and lightweight: Patio planters are made of linear low-density polyethylene (polyresin) that resists cracking in cold temperatures; UV-resistant, hand-painted finish; Drainage hole(s) can be added to area(s) indicated at bottom of planter using 1/4-inch drill bit penetrated through both walls
- Versatile decor: Includes 2 planter baskets; Great to accent a lawn; Also an excellent option for a container garden if you dont have space outdoors for a larger, more traditional garden; Use on the patio, deck, porch or yard; Use indoors with protective saucer (not included)
- Double walled design: Plant container is made with a full-depth inner wall allows for optimal root insulation and does not sacrifice soil capacity; In windy environments, add sand or gravel between the walls to add weight to the planter by pulling out the plug on the bottom
- Worry-free purchasing: Sunnydaze Decor backs its products with a 1-year manufacturers warra
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- Weathered Egyptian era vessel perfect for show, planter or storage.
- Measures 6.75 inches tall, 9.5 inches wide including 2 loop handles. 6.5 inches in opening.
- Made of high quality clay highlighted with earth flavored color, distressed burnt blue with rust finish.
- Has a drain hole for planti
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- MULTI-USE POT: Our timeless and modern bowl planters are ideal for your indoor space or your outdoor deck, patio, or balcony. They effortlessly complement any design style and house your favorite flowers, succulents and other plants.
- WEATHER RESISTANT: Our durable planter structure will not fade in the summer or crack in the winter, making it the ideal planter all-year round. Please note the Orinoco 22” bowl does not have a drainage hole.
- ECO-FRIENDLY: Crescent Garden planters are made from 100% recyclable high-grade polyethylene. Being lightweight makes them easy to move around but also means we use less packaging and energy for transportation.
- 10-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY: The high-quality materials and construction ensure that the anti-shock planter bowl will last. The UV-resistant and fade-resistant structure is covered by a 10-year limited warranty.
- DOUBLE WALL: A thick, durable double wall effectively protects plants roots from extreme temperatures. Inner dimensions: 29” W x 8.5
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- STYLISH GARDEN PLANTER: Designed to enhance any space and showcase your flowers or leafy plants
- DURABLE CONSTRUCTION: Blow-molded resin planter does not fade or rust and keeps your planter looking new for years to come
- PORTABLE DESIGN: Lightweight design is easy to transport for hassle-free decorating
- MAKES WATERING EASY: Retains water for longer than clay pots, requiring you to water your plants less frequently
- IDEAL SIZE: Measures 16 x 16 x 14 to fit in almost any exterior sp
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- 3 tier barrel design fountain with 8 suckers for better fixing
- Carbonization treatment wood surface. High performance pump with 60Hz 3600r/min
- It is constructed of solid fir wood to resist corrosion
- It is a perfect garden decoration for your backyard
- UL certified 120V electric pump serves as a powerful eng
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- ELEGANT SQUARE PLANTER WITH VISIBLE PORES: Create a modern space using this tall wide planter, where the straight lines and solid charcoal finish are a hot trend in modern landscape designs
- IDEAL FOR SUCCULENT AND DELICATE PLANTS: The size is very generous and can hold a good amount of plants without looking crowded and great for plants that need room to grow
- : This planter is handmade, crafted of lightweight concrete through an manufacturing process, has a drainage hole and a strong UV resistant ability that stays well in wind, rain, hot and cold season.Planter Volume (Quarts):1743.75
- STRONG AND DURABLE: Made of concrete and weather-resistant fiberglass that have all the advantages of these materials, such as strength, durability, weather and damage resistance, and long-lasting color
- IDEAL SIZE FOR OUTDOOR USE: The planter measures 15W x 31L x 15H and it makes a great addition to any apartment balcony or large backyard patio by standing out with its unique l
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- Create a beautifully planted container water garden in almost any setting -- no shovel required
- Kit includes high-quality poly-resin pouring bamboo fountain, pump, and plumbing components
- Square shape with textured gray slate finish; can be used indoors or outdoors
- Wont fade or chip; ages like real stone
- Measures 16 inches square; can be used indoors or outdo
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- Creates a beautiful spilling water feature in gardens, ponds, and other landscaped areas
- Use as a standalone disappearing water feature with Aquascape AquaBasin (sold separately), or install into existing water feature
- Made from durable glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC)
- Unique and beautiful patina finish
- Measures 32 inches in diameter, 14 inches tall; backed by a 1-year limited warra
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- Old-fashioned farm tub design – these are the classic Galvanized Steel tubs ubiquitous on every farm because they have a thousand and one uses. Reminiscent of dairy cows and general stores, these tubs can give even the most urban garden a rustic country charm. These handmade tubs are fashioned with two side handles, making them easy to carry. The Round Tub measures 16 1/4 Diameter x 10 1/4h.
- Galvanized Steel – Galvanized Steel has a protective zinc coating which prevents rusting, increasing the durability of these tubs even when used outdoors. These tubs are then additionally plated with a copper finish.
- Variety of shapes and Sizes – our galvanized tubs are available in a variety of shapes and Sizes. Mix and match designs for a cohesive decor theme. Choose from round and oval shapes in Small, medium, and large sizes, plain Galvanized Steel, copper-plated, and Black finishes, with banded, Hammered, or embossed designs. Refer to the gallery images for finishes and Dimensions.
- Variety of uses – this Galvanized Steel tub can be used as an ice bucket for chilling beverages in the summer. The large steel bucket has water-sealed seams to prevent leaking. In addition, the tub can be used to hold firewood during the winter, for container gardening as a vegetable or flower planter in the summer, even a doggie bathtub. If used for direct planting, we recommend drilling drainage holes in the bottom of the tub.
- Use with Achla Designs stands – Achla Designs Galvanized Steel round tubs are compatible with our folding floor (cwi-02)and tabletop (cwi-01)stands. Whether used for holding chilled drinks at a party or for planting flowers on the patio, these tubs look great when supported on a metal sta
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- Classic whiskey barrel planter in a Distressed Oak finish with antique pewter colored bands
- UV coated finish protects color from fading
- Lightweight and durable high density resin construction
- Delivered with drainage holes for outdoor use
- Top diameter 15, Height 10.25, Bottom diameter 9 - Weight 1.3 lbs
- Volume: 4.75 gall
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- Add rustic charm to your home, balcony, or garden!
- Has a hole in the bottom for adequate drainage
- Electrostatic powder coat for added rust resista
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Jill Davis, author for Life So Ever
Jill Davis grew up on army bases in the USA and Germany and has spent her adult life on the East Coast. She resides in Virginia where she gets to enjoy lots of hiking trails, kayaking, and other outdoor adventures. No recipe intimidates her and she is always up to try most foods. Her second language is sarcasm and she always looks for the good in life.
