| There are many new trends surfacing in gardening, | | | | they are also very beneficial. Fish help keep debris at |
| and water gardening is one of the main new | | | | a minimum and help in controlling larva and other |
| interests. Water gardening can be in the form of | | | | insects. |
| waterfalls, ponds, fountains, all of which can be | | | | One of the main difficulties in water gardening is |
| enhanced by rock work combinations and lighting, | | | | keeping water clear of algae. Algae problems are |
| plants, and fish. Water gardening doesn't have to be | | | | usually caused from too many nutrients in the water |
| a pond or natural water source either, it can consist | | | | from feeding fish too often or from over fertilizing |
| of just a plastic tub, basically anything that can hold | | | | plants. If ponds are made correctly and are |
| water. | | | | maintained properly algae problems and control will be |
| The most important thing to consider in water | | | | kept at a minimum. |
| gardening is probably the spot chosen. Since plants | | | | All garden pools regardless of size will need |
| and fish both need plenty of sunlight, places in direct | | | | maintenance throughout the year. With proper |
| light away from trees and bushes is the best place. | | | | planning you can ensure a healthy balance between |
| This will also help prevent leaves and debris from | | | | living and decorative features of a water garden that |
| collecting in the water. | | | | can almost care for itself with simple maintenance |
| When planning for a water garden first decide the | | | | inputs from you. |
| size you want. This will depend on how much money | | | | You can get rid of algae by reducing on the nutrients |
| you are willing to spend because water gardening can | | | | that cause the algae by cutting back on feeding and |
| get expensive if you opt for a large garden full of | | | | fertilizing, planting more plants, installing a filter |
| plants, rocks, fish, and lights. Also consider the size of | | | | system, or replacing existing water with fresh water. |
| our property, and the amount of time you want to | | | | There are some chemicals that can be used, like |
| spend with maintaining your water garden. | | | | copper compounds, but overuse can kill plant life and |
| When you choose what type of aquatic plants you | | | | fish. |
| wish to have, remember that the plants should only | | | | Water gardening doesn't take anymore time than |
| cover about half of the water. Plants can be free | | | | regular gardening, but obviously isn't near the same |
| floating, submerged, or marginal. Which you choose is | | | | thing. You may be the type person who couldn't |
| all a matter of personal preference. Some plants are | | | | grow a flower if you tried but would be excellent at |
| good for their scent, some provide more oxygen | | | | water gardening. If you are looking for a way to |
| than others and will keep the pool health, and some | | | | occupy some time or to beautify your yard, water |
| are just beautiful. Fish are not only nice to look at but | | | | gardening is an excellent way. |