There are many water features you can add to your garden to create a serene and relaxing outdoor space perfectly in tune with nature. Garden pond are becoming a popular additions to yards as they not only add interest but provide a soothing sound that blocks out the noise of the city. Although a pond is a desirable feature, there are a few things you should know before you decide to add your new water installation.
Avoid Still Water
A big mistake many homeowners make is thinking they can simply dig a hole, fill it with water and plants and voila, they have a pond. However one of the first rules of creating a pond is that you want to use a liner to contain the water and second you want to avoid still water at all costs. Still water is a breeding ground for not only mosquitoes, but will also turn stagnant very quickly. Therefore when adding a pond to your garden you want to ensure you include an additional feature such as a fountain or waterfall to keep the water moving and filtering.
Proper Care
Ponds look lovely, but even ponds with a fountain or waterfall require proper care to avoid issues such as algae. Having a water pump to keep water moving is the first important step to keeping your water from stagnating. However you also want to use the right products to clean algae from ponds. Using the right products to clean algae from ponds will keep your pond from developing bacterial growth and allowing algae to set in.
Debris
It is a natural instinct to remove debris such as paper and garbage that might wind up in your pond due to wind. However you also have to continuously remove natural debris such as leaves. This becomes more important as the fall approaches, but there will be debris such as blossoms in the spring as well. Some homeowners install a skimmer to their pond thinking this will do the job. However skimmer filters do not do the work for you. Invest in a net that suits the size of your pond and use it daily to keep your pond debris free
