Lotus flowers (Nelumbo nucifera) are aquatic plants that commonly are confused with water lilies. Unlike lilies, which feature large, leafy pads that float on the water's surface, lotus flowers root ...

In spring, return them to the water. Large, flat lily pads are an iconic image for a pond, but the scene needs height. You can plant tall reeds and rushes – or go for clumps of large paddle-leafed ...