water-gardenkeeping
nounUK /ˈwɔːtə ˌɡɑːdnˌkiːpɪŋ/
US /ˈwɔːtər ˌɡɑːrdnˌkiːpɪŋ/
Water-gardenkeeping is the job of taking care of a small pool or pond with plants and fish in it.
Grandpa spends every weekend on water-gardenkeeping, feeding the fish and trimming the lilies.
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2. The work of building and looking after decorative water features such as fountains and small streams.
The park's water-gardenkeeping includes cleaning the fountain every month.
3. The hobby of growing plants that live in or near water.
Her water-gardenkeeping hobby started with one pot of reeds.
4. The care of a water garden as part of a larger landscaping job.
The hotel hired a specialist for its water-gardenkeeping.