Title: (Optional) Design a water feature in the landscape.
Course: Landscaping II (18054-II) > Section: Designing the Landscape

Design could include documenting the process of

- examining historical uses of water in the landscape
- determining the function of the planned water feature
- comparing formal with informal water feature designs
- investigating construction techniques for water features
- researching filtration systems
- studying the creation of a balanced pond ecosystem using scavengers, fish, and plants
- identifying plant material for the water garden, including floating, marginal, and submerged plants
- examining water quality issues for the ornamental water feature
- outlining seasonal maintenance of water features
- exploring sources of water garden products for pond construction, stocking, and maintenance
- choosing one design from a variety of water features and options.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How has water been used in landscapes over the centuries?
- What are some possible water feature designs?
- How is a waterfall constructed?
- How is water quality maintained in a water feature?
- What types of plants are used in a water garden?
- When are water features considered high-maintenance additions in a garden?
- What are the different types of aquatic plants?