3 Key Tips for Creating Your Own Pond

3 Key Tips for Creating Your Own Pond

Introducing a water feature, such as a pond, instantly adds life to any garden. The sight or sound of water helps to give a feeling of calming relaxation. The water from a pond will attract new wildlife, as well. Here are three tips to remember as you design and construct your new pond.

1. Creating Your Pond

You can place a pond wherever you have some extra available space on your property. It’s best to pick a sunny spot for your pond, but just about any location can be ideal with the proper surrounding landscape. Be sure to install a liner to keep water in place and an aerator to keep it moving.

2. Siting and Maintaining Plants

It is plants that bring a pond to life, and the combination of plants and water that brings wildlife to a pond. There are plenty of water plants to choose from but …

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