Pond and Water Feature Aquatic Plants
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Experience The Largest Selection of Aquatic Plants
At H2O Designs, we take pride in offering the largest selection of pond and water feature plants in Central Kentucky. Whether you're looking to enhance your backyard pond with lush aquatic plants or add natural filtration to your water feature, we have everything you need to create a vibrant, thriving ecosystem.
Everything to know about aquatic plants
01Why Add Aquatic Plants to Your Pond?
Aquatic plants do more than just enhance the beauty of your pond—they play a crucial role in water quality, oxygenation, and wildlife attraction. Here are a few reasons why adding plants to your pond or water feature is a must:
🌿 Natural Water Filtration
Aquatic plants help maintain a clean and balanced pond by naturally filtering out excess nutrients and preventing algae growth. Floating plants, lilies, and marginal plants all contribute to healthier, clearer water.
🦋 Attract Butterflies & Dragonflies
Pond plants create an inviting habitat for pollinators and beneficial insects. Flowers from tropical and hardy marginal plants attract butterflies, while tall reeds and floating vegetation provide the perfect resting and breeding spots for dragonflies, which help control mosquitoes naturally.
🌊 Creates a Balanced Ecosystem
A well-planted pond mimics natural wetlands, supporting beneficial bacteria and providing shelter for fish and other aquatic life. Marginal plants and floating vegetation reduce temperature fluctuations and improve oxygen levels, keeping your pond balanced year-round.
02Explore Our Vast Selection of Aquatic Plants
H2O Designs offers a wide variety of aquatic plants, including hardy and tropical selections to suit any pond or water feature. Our knowledgeable staff can help you choose the right plants for your specific needs.
🌼 Hardy & Tropical Marginal Plants
Marginal plants thrive along the shallow edges of your pond, adding height, texture, and color. We carry both hardy and tropical varieties, including:
✔️ Cattails
✔️ Pickerel Rush
✔️ Taro
✔️ Iris
✔️ Canna
🌺 Hardy & Tropical Water Lilies
Lilies add vibrant color and shade to your pond while helping to reduce algae growth. We offer:
✔️ Hardy water lilies for beauty year after year
✔️ Tropical lilies for bold, exotic blooms
✔️ Night-blooming lilies—a stunning addition for evening pondscapes
🍃 Floating Plants & Oxygenators
Floating plants provide natural shade and reduce excessive sunlight exposure, keeping algae at bay. Popular varieties include:
✔️ Water Lettuce
✔️ Water Hyacinth
✔️ Parrot’s Feather
03Visit Our Pond Store in Nicholasville, KY
Whether you're starting a new pond or enhancing an existing water feature, H2O Designs is your go-to source for pond plants in Lexington & Central KY. We offer expert advice, top-quality plants, and everything you need to create a lush, thriving aquatic environment.
- Location: Visit us in Nicholasville, KY—just minutes from Lexington!
- Call us today to ask about plant availability and seasonal selections.
🌿 Transform your pond into a natural paradise—shop our selection of aquatic plants today!
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Testimonials
What Our Clients Say
Jeff converted my old pond to a pondless waterfall. It is gorgeous and I love the sound. The H2O crew was efficient and neat. If you want to add a water feature to your yard give Jeff a call.
Wide selection, friendly staff, well priced! Very happy with our new koi fish and recent service in Richmond to our pond! Will definitely be back! Thanks H2O Designs!
In middle of project with Jeff and his team. Greta design work and able to see out vision. They are dedicated to working all day to get project finished on time. Attention to detail is remarkable. Job site is cleaned up daily. So impressed with everything..great experience!
Why Shop at H2O Designs?
The H2O Designs store and design center in Nicholasville carries the largest selection of pond, water garden and outdoor living supplies in Central Kentucky.
Whether you are tackling a weekend project yourself or want us to handle it start to finish, our team is here to help you pick the right products and get it done right.
20+ years local
Locally owned in Nicholasville, designing and building outdoor spaces and water features for over 20 years.
Expert advice
Talk with people who build ponds and outdoor living spaces every day, not just sell parts.
See it in person
Walk full-size outdoor living displays and pond setups at our Nicholasville store and design center.
Certified & authorized
Trained and authorized by Aquascape, Unilock, Belgard and ICPI to build it right.
Want Us to Build It for You?
Sit down with our design team, at your home or at our store, to talk through ideas, materials and budget. No pressure, just a plan you can feel good about.
- We walk your space and listen first
- Material and layout ideas for your yard
- Clear next steps and financing options
Nicholasville, KYSee it all in person
Our store and design center has full-size outdoor living displays, plus the largest selection of pond and water garden supplies in Central Kentucky. Come touch the materials, get ideas and talk with our team.
Pond & Outdoor Living Supplies for Central Kentucky
Our Nicholasville store serves homeowners, DIYers and contractors from Lexington and the surrounding Central Kentucky communities, including:
- Lexington
- Nicholasville
- Georgetown
- Versailles
- Richmond
- Danville
- Somerset
- Surrounding areas
Don't see your town? Give us a call at (859) 305-7049. If you're in Central Kentucky, there's a good chance we serve your area.