What is the smallest container allowed for a water garden option?

12 by 6 inches and 6 inches deep.

Start playing free

  1. 6 by 6 inches and 2 inches deep
  2. 24 by 12 inches and 12 inches deep
  3. 12 by 6 inches and 6 inches deep ✔

Why: A container water garden must be at least 12 by 6 inches and 6 inches deep.

Huh, didn't know that: A container water garden must be at least 12 by 6 inches and 6 inches deep.

The dad joke
Make a splash with a water garden.
Like this card?
Play the game

References

Answer: 12 by 6 inches and 6 inches deep. A container water garden must be at least 12 by 6 inches and 6 inches deep.

  1. Scouting America: Gardening www.scouting.org/merit-badges/gardening
    either in a container (at least 12 by 6 inches and 6 inches deep)
    Checked 2026-11-07.

Think this answer is wrong? Tap "Challenge this answer" on the card in the game and tell us why.