There are a lot of new things people are interested in when it comes to gardening, and water gardening is one of them. Water gardening can include waterfalls, ponds, streams, and fountains, all of which can be combined with lights, plants, and fish. Water gardening doesn't need a pond or a natural source of water. It can be done in a plastic tub, a shallow plastic-lined hole in the back yard, or just about anything else that can hold water.
When planning a water garden, the location is one of the most important things to think about. Both plants and fish need a lot of sunlight. The best places are in direct sunlight, away from trees and bushes. This will also stop leaves and other things from falling into the water.
The next step in planning a water garden is to decide how big you want it to be. This depends on how much money and time you are willing to put into it. If you want a big water garden with plants, rocks, fish, and lights, it can be expensive. Think about the size of your property, as this will also affect how much time you'll need to spend taking care of your water garden.
Aquatic pond plants can float on the surface, be submerged, or grow near the edge. Choose a type based on how it looks and what you like. Some plants are known for how they smell, some for how they help keep the pool healthy by giving off oxygen, and some just because they look nice. If you have fish, remember that the plants should only cover about half of the water. Fish are not only pretty to look at, but they also help keep trash to a minimum and get rid of insect larvae and other pests.
One of the hardest things about water gardening is making sure the water doesn't have algae in it. Most algae problems are caused by too many nutrients in the water, which can come from feeding fish too often or giving plants too much fertiliser. Algae is easy to get rid of. Just cut back on feeding and fertilising, add more plants, put in a pond filtering system, or change the water with fresh water. Algae problems can be kept to a minimum if a pond is built and kept in the right way.
No matter how big a garden pool is, it will need some work done on it every year. With careful planning, you can find a good balance between the living and decorative parts of a water garden. The garden will almost take care of itself with just a little bit of maintenance from you.
