Some property owners will consider adding a pond or some form of electric waterfall feature to increase the value of their property. Some keen fish lovers may also do this to extend their hobbies into the outside air.
For any of these choices the pre-cast plastic is probably the most popular option and also the lowest cost solution. Other forms of ponds can be created using liners or even concrete but of course the price increases dramatically, so that it is always best to consult a landscape gardener if undertaking a multi level project.
Some fish enthusiasts will take a lot of time planning a home for their hobbies, some will even undertake to install plants which may in turn attract other wildlife. But this does not change the fact that the positioning is vital.
You want to choose a point in your garden where the pond is offered some shade, but not at the expense of getting it covered with leaves or other debris, shading can be offered by various plants, you may even consider ornamental trees or some form of trellis fencing maybe covered with a plant. This is where a landscape gardeners advice can be beneficial.
Fish enthusiasts will have to consider the depth and temperature of the pond as well as filtration of some sort, the size of which will be determined by the amount of fish and plants you decide on so expert help at this point is vital.
Choice of plants for a water feature is very important especially if you are combining different depths of plants and this is where a landscape gardener can be so valuable. As you will need to decide the type of feed required as they all come in varying sizes and reach their peak at different times of the season.
You may decide to have plants growing in your water feature, again choices are important as different varieties come into bloom at different times and this is where a landscape gardener is a useful commodity. As depending what varieties you pick will determine how and when they are looked after.
Once installing your filter system a common approach is to place a UV sterilizer in the system, which is easily accessible for replacing. These generally are placed between the filter and the return line. If you decide on floating plants try and make sure your filter pump is not too strong that it sucks in and blocks your system, an easy thing to overlook
Finally if you are planning to have fish in your pond you need to make sure the design does not give the local cat easy pickings! Having stones or rocks in selected positions can give your fish added protection and more and more stores that are accessed by landscape gardeners now offer a far wider variety and yes your landscape gardener will know this so use them.
We really suggest you get the best advice possible.
Enjoy creating your water feature.
Rob Stanley
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