| Water gardens are attractive and can make | | | | you may want to have a bit of shade for your fish, |
| wonderful additions to your backyard garden. A | | | | so choose a place that is near some bushes that will |
| water garden has the ability to attract wildlife as well | | | | not drop a lot of leaves in your pond. |
| as provide an aesthetic value to your home's | | | | You also need to consider what size you need for |
| landscape. When creating a water garden there are | | | | your pond. If you decide that you want fish, you are |
| several things to keep in mind and flush out before | | | | going to have to make sure that it is large enough |
| construction begins. | | | | for the fish and that even as they grow it will be |
| First of all you will need to consider whether you | | | | large enough as well. You may also want to consider |
| would like to have fish in your water garden. Many | | | | other wildlife, such as frogs that may move into your |
| people enjoy stocking their gardens with a variety of | | | | pond. It is important that your pond is big enough for |
| fish such as goldfish and Koi. If you decide that you | | | | the wildlife you want, but it needs to be easy to |
| want to have fish, then you will need to do a bit of | | | | maintain as well. |
| preparation. A proper pH is important for the survival | | | | There are several plants out there that thrive in |
| of the fish, and should be between 6.5 and 8.4 for | | | | ponds. You will need to decide which ones you'd like |
| the best results. You also will need to be sure that | | | | to place in yours. There are flowers that live in ponds. |
| you treat your water to get rid of any chlorine, | | | | There are also lily pad plants that frogs tend to |
| which can kill the fish. If you intend to keep your fish | | | | enjoy. Most of the plants that live in ponds are green |
| outside all year long, then the water in the pond will | | | | and some are leafy, but there are the flowering |
| need to be deep enough so that the water will never | | | | varieties as well. The flowers are limited, but add nice |
| freeze completely. While fish can survive on leaves | | | | color to a pond with lots of green plants floating |
| and algae, it is important that you provide them with | | | | about in it. |
| some fish food too. | | | | A water pond can be an enjoyable addition to your |
| Next you will want to decide where you want to | | | | landscape. It will bring you joy over the years as you |
| place the pond. You will want to avoid having it close | | | | enjoy your creation. Once it's been created you'll find |
| to trees that shed their leaves. It is best to place | | | | that it takes care of itself for the most part. It will |
| your water garden in an area that is bright and sunny | | | | be yours to enjoy and cost you little time and effort |
| and away from trees or bushes that may drop | | | | in upkeep. |
| debris. If you do decide to have fish in your pond, | | | | |