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Garden ponds come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. The
size of your garden pond will very much depend on your personal
taste. While they do differ in shape and size, most garden ponds
have similar components such as aquatic plants and fish. There
are countless ways to approach your garden pond maintenance. In
our experience, the best way to ensure the success of your
garden pond is to strike a delicate balance between nature and
technology.
While many people have elaborate pumping systems and waterfalls,
they are not entirely necessary. For instance, certain types of
fish can minimize any issues you may have regarding algae.
Goldfish are extremely popular in outdoor garden ponds. There
are over 100 varieties of goldfish to choose from, many of which
have delightful colors and markings. Japanese Koi are also
commonly used in garden ponds, but keep in mind that they need a
lot of room.
The golden rule for introducing fish into your pond is to ensure
that you have established all of the plant life first. Also be
sure that the water is clear and balanced before you introduce
the fish. There are many types of aquatic plant life that you
can use in your garden pond, and they are divided into distinct
categories. Oxygenators are essential, as they absorb carbon
dioxide and release oxygen as they grow. Water lilies can add
some wonderfully beautiful colors to your pond. The other types
include floaters, marginals, and marsh plants.
Nature itself can pose certain problems for outdoor garden
ponds. For example, a neighborhood cat could easily make a meal
of your prized Koi. More often than not, animals will use the
pond as a source for drinking water only. Frogs and toads can
also make a home in your pond. This is generally not a problem,
unless they begin breeding. This can create a population
explosion that your pond is not able to sustain. If this does
happen, you should receive some professional advice.
Alternately, you can visit our website for more information.
About the author:
Kristen Fischer is an avid gardener and garden pond enthusiast.
When she is not singing to her flowers, she writes for
gardenponds101.com - a wonderful online resource for information about garden
ponds, pond
fish, aquatic plants and more.
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