Including a decorative pool or small pond in your garden can instantly make your yard look more magical, and a few water lilies (Nymphaea spp.) floating on the surface looks downright dreamy. In addition to their beauty, a few water lilies can also help keep a backyard pond healthy; the shade they provide helps shelter fish and keep the water looking crystal clear by preventing algae from growing. Water lilies aren't just for ponds, though. You can also grow these delicate-looking blooms in large containers on your porch and patio where they’ll stand out from traditional container gardens. Hardy varieties will grow in most parts of the India ., so almost anyone can add this enchanting perennial to their yard.