Pond or Water Gardens
When people think of Pond or Water Gardens, they usually
think of Goldfish and Koi that are commonly stocked in the ponds. But, as
gardeners, we know better. As gardeners, we know that people really create
a Water Garden for the gardening aspect of it.
Water gardens open up a vast new arena for home gardeners.
The selection of plants is varied and unique to most growers. The current
popularity of fish ponds brings with it an increased interest for exotic
plants. These plants provide four functions:
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They help to aerate the water for the fish.
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They often are a source of food for the fish.
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They decorate the pond, creating a more natural
setting.
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They afford the gardener a new avenue in their hobby.
Fish and garden supply stores provide a wide array of
plants suitable for Water gardens. The most common are Koi and Goldfish.
But, there are also others to choose from.
Building your Water garden:
The most important decision you will make is selecting
where to place your water garden. You will want it in a place that is
visible to you and where you will enjoy walking or sitting around by it
and enjoying it. Avoid high traffic areas of your yard and especially
areas where kid play and can fall into it or drop balls, toys and other
objects.
Once you think you have the perfect spot, outline it and
leave the outline in place for a few days as you look at it from different
angles and perspectives.
For information on building your water garden:
Above
Ground Installation
Below
Ground or Preformed Installation
Planning
Your Pond Garden
Common Plants:
Water Lilies are by far the most commonly known and sought
plants. They come in a wide variety and can be found at garden and pond
supply stores. Lotus are also quite common.
Here is a link to a which describes a variety of
plants to choose from:
Our Water
Plants A nice description of a variety of plants.
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