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How To Make A Backyard Pond
By Flower | April 4, 2009
Many of us have appreciated the serenity of a garden pond at some point. A garden pond is more than just a landscape feature – it creates a warm, welcoming and relaxing environment. Backyard ponds are a wonderful addition to any home and can provide enjoyment for your family and friends. However, did you know that a garden pond can also benefit local wildlife?
Depending on the region where you live many wildlife species may enjoy the benefits of your pond. Butterflies, birds, turtles, snails, fish, frogs and bugs all have something to gain from access to a pond. By attracting this type of wildlife, you can add to the enjoyment that your pond will bring you.
Humans Love Ponds Too
When you widen the term “local wildlife” to include your friends and family, you’ll see that there are many benefits to making a pond in your garden. There are proven health benefits associated with practicing relaxation techniques, and spending time by a garden pond is certainly a relaxing endeavor. When you feel stressed take a stroll to your garden pond and listen to the sound of the water and your mood will lift.
A backyard pond can enrich your life. They can be almost anything you want them to be: an exciting science experiment, a place for relaxation and reflection, a way to educate your children about an ecosystem, or a unique garden feature.
Pond Pets
Backyard ponds can even provide an environment for special pets. Koi make popular fish pets that are at home in a garden pond. Koi are a part of the carp family and can grow to 3 feet. They have been known to live from 30 to 50 years, so keeping koi is not exactly a short-term or casual hobby.
However, if you make a commitment to care for koi which are long-living fish, they will reward you by adding to the tranquility of your pond. You’ll enjoy watching these elegant and colorful fish interact with each other.
Designing Garden Ponds
Due to the popularity of ponds, you will find pond kits in most nurseries or garden centers and they’ll include easy instructions on how to make a pond. If you would prefer to have a professional handle the installation, many landscaping firms will be able to help and by grabbing a copy of “How To Make A Pond” you’ll be well equipped to discuss your requirements and have an understanding of pond design.
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