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