"Garden Ponds"
At the last count we had three rather large holes dug in our garden.
2. Choose a spot in full sun, away from trees, especially trees with poisonous leaves. 3. Explore possible drains or bedrock areas, and avoid! 4. Keep to a simple shape, then you will have a more varied choice of liner for your pond, whether solid or flexible. 5. When estimating size of your pond for liners etc; allow at least a half metre depth.
 6. Creating a pond is not a one-man or woman job. Enrol some help! 7. Decide on water plants. Floating plants will prevent excess algae forming. Try not to let them cover more than 50% of the total surface area though. You can even get practical with plants. Watercress loves water! Find out more about growing watercress on this page......Growing Watercress Some water plants need bedding in before you fill the pond. 8. Limit your fish to about a dozen per 4' by 4' area of your pond. And learn a little about the fish first....for example you shouldn't feed goldfish in autumn! 9. Plant border plants and rockery plants around all garden ponds. 10. Then plant a nice bench with a comfy cushion and relax with your new water garden!
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 A garden pond can be a pleasure for years and so many extras can be added as you go along. Make additions to suit your time and budget. You could:
keep fish and best of all, plant a nice comfy seat so you can while away the long summer evenings enjoying the peaceful sound of the water.
Happy Water Gardening! More "Water Garden" Reading
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