The Pleasure of Garden Pond

This article is geared towards the beginner water gardener, who is contemplating the installation of his/her first garden pond. The key to a successful do-it-yourself project is to gather as much relevant information that you can. To follow are some preliminary considerations and design tips that must be taken into account, before embarking on a water gardening project.

PRELIMINARY CONSIDERATIONS

1. Location

Install it as close as the house as possible to maximize enjoyment. For safety reasons, make sure that there are no underground utilities where you will be excavating. Check with your local utility company before you begin digging. Continue Reading…

Having a water feature in your yard is so relaxing and it’s a lot of fun to watch your fish move around or, if you only have plants, to tend to your water vegetation. Make sure before you design your setup that you look at garden pond pumps to see which one will work best for your needs.

This is a very important part of the pond, in fact, it is the heart of it. The purpose behind pumps are twofold: first they circulate the water throughout the entire system and aerate the water with much needed oxygen for both plants and animals. The second reason is not as necessary, but is an added bonus and that is the tranquil sound they make that is so soothing to listen to. Some people will purchase a specific pump just because of the sound that it produces, with the main purpose being incidental.

There are actually four different types of pumps that you can buy, each one designed with it’s own specific purpose:

External Drive Pumps are designed for large water flows, usually associated with features such as waterfalls, therefore, they must be installed outside of the water in order to operate. Continue Reading…

Many people are looking to add something unique to their garden. Some may want something visually stimulating, where others may want something to appeal to their sense of hearing. Some people might be looking for a way to incorporate new animals or plants in their garden. Garden ponds can be a solution for all of these people, and their broad appeal is one of the reasons why they are so popular. Here we will take a look at some of the benefits a pond can bring to your garden.

To start with, garden ponds can be visually striking. A pond is a great way to break up the traditional greenery in a garden. This contrast naturally draws people’s attention. For this reason, a pond can make a great centerpiece of Continue Reading…