The art of water gardening thrives among homeowners eager to enjoy the tranquil and lovely aesthetic effects that ponds provide. Most ponds are easy to install yourself. With the plethora of pond kits available from national retailers, even first-time water gardeners can successfully install one. You can bring the flowing oasis to life by adding plants, such as water lilies, blue bells, or flowering cannas. You can also make your pond a sanctuary for fish such as goldfish or Koi.