How to Decorate Your Lily Pond

Add colorful lilies in coordinating colors to your pond. Pair Panama Pacific purple with Sunrise yellow for high contrast, or choose a subtle palette of Superba pink and Gonnere white, depending on your preference.

Bring other water plants into your lily pond. Their various shapes and colors can accent the lilies and give the pond a visual balance if placed carefully. Water Hyacinth float on top of the water and have long, hairy tendrils reaching down. Place them in a pond with fish. Consider water poppy and mixing different lily species as well.

Place fish in your pond. Colorful koi add subtle hints of moving color and help keep algae at bay. Consult your local retailer for information on feeding and habitat requirements.

Place a sculpture or birdbath in your pond. A well-placed piece acts as a visual centerpiece among the lilies, and a small birdbath or fountain adds a feeling of movement. Choose a weatherproof piece.

Install steppingstones or river rocks in or around your pond. Steppingstones in the pond create an elegant, clean line and allow you to reach plants or fountains when maintenance is required. Cluster large rocks in certain areas around the pond to create tiny coves, making the pond appear more organic and adding shape to the overall structure.

Set up a viewing or lounging area next to the lily pond. Place a log or garden bench for simple viewing, or create a more elaborate space with a comfortable weatherproof chair and table for reading or a patio set for outdoor dining.

Place container plants around the pond to fill the space and prevent the area from looking bare, especially if you have tile or cement instead of grass and vegetation.