water garden
noun
1
: a garden in which aquatic plants predominate
2
: a garden built about a stream or pool as a central feature
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Landscape projects such as patios, paths and water gardens need deep excavations to make space for the underlying gravel layers.
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Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
The original geodesic-domed conservatory, which dates to 1979, is still popular (especially on chilly winter days), but the garden has also upped its outdoor game with a half-acre water garden, hillside waterfall, the Founders Garden, and Hiller Family Rain Garden.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 9 Apr. 2026
The Lakes district feels like a visit to Europe, with the Italian water garden and lush landscape around two lakes.
—Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 9 Apr. 2026
This rather adaptable evergreen looks at home in such diverse planting sites as rock gardens, pool sides, and water gardens.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
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Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
The original geodesic-domed conservatory, which dates to 1979, is still popular (especially on chilly winter days), but the garden has also upped its outdoor game with a half-acre water garden, hillside waterfall, the Founders Garden, and Hiller Family Rain Garden.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 9 Apr. 2026
The Lakes district feels like a visit to Europe, with the Italian water garden and lush landscape around two lakes.
—Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 9 Apr. 2026
This rather adaptable evergreen looks at home in such diverse planting sites as rock gardens, pool sides, and water gardens.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Water garden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water%20garden. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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