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Ponds Introduction
Pond Design
New Pond Setup
Filtration
Algae Control
Lighting Your Pond
Water Plants
Pond Fish
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PLACING THE POND
A pond is an investment
which should be enjoyed. Place the pond where it can be seen from
outdoor entertainment areas or from the windows of your home. A
well designed pond is a landscape focal point. Place it where you can
best enjoy it and blend it into the landscape. A pathway leading
too and in front of the pond is a good idea in order to view the pond
and feed the fish. You want the pond to be clean and attractive.
Do not place the pond in a low area where all the storm water run into
it. Storm water, with mud and chemicals, should not be able to get
into the pond. Locating the pond in sun or shade will affect the
pond itself. The amount of sun a pond receives affects the types
of plants which can be grown. Water lilies and other flowering
aquatic plants require a minimum of six hours of direct sunlight per
day. A pond located in full sun will have more algae.
Falling leaves from the trees can increase pond cleaning, however,
nothing compares to the serenity of lounging by the pond in the coolness
of the shade. Ferns, mosses, and shade loving grasses are ideal
choices for ponds located in a shade garden. Remember, wherever
you place the pond, electricity will be needed to run the pump.
WHAT STYLE
The pond should blend
into the landscape and conform with its surroundings. There are formal,
precisely shaped ponds for formal settings and stone constructed ponds
for naturalized settings. The materials you choose will strongly impact
the ponds final appearance.
WHAT SIZE
Most new pond owners
never plan on adding fish to their pond. Over 90% of people add fish to
their pond at one point. Fish become family pets, and provide much
enjoyment for our customers. Keep in mind that fish eat
mosquitoes! The larger your pond, the more fish and plants you can add.
A large pond requires much less frequent cleanings. Most customers wish
their pond was bigger. Few, if any, wish it was smaller.
Ponds Introduction
Pond Design
New Pond Setup
Filtration
Algae Control
Lighting Your Pond
Water Plants
Pond Fish
Return to Landscape 101 |
