Just a few words to finish off what I was saying last Sunday about ornamental pools in the garden. Once we have got to the stage where the water is going into the pond, and the edging of stone slabs or turf has been laid, the next question is what to put into the pond. Better than any plants for the garden pool the water lily gives the best value for your money, and there are scores of varieties from which to choose.

Most gardeners plant their water lilies in baskets lined with sacking or netting and filled with compost. In order to stop the compost floating away or being disturbed by fish, it is always …..