These plants stand around the pond in straightforward garden soil. The soil is dry to moist and can become waterlogged as the result of heavy rain or if the pond floods. Marginal plants should be chosen for their shape and height to create a gradual transition to the actual water plants. Another way of creating an attractive transition from garden to pond is by using a layer of pebbles or stones that continues into the edge of the pond.
Pebbles and rocks can also be used to camouflage the edges of a pond liner or of the preformed mould. Plants can be planted among the stones and pebbles to look as though they are growing into the water. The result is very natural looking.