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   We recently returned from a week's vacation to find all seven of our big koi
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   these fish had lived in our pond for as long as eight years, and we thought
   of them as pets. I was determined ...


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   creating everything from a small preformed pond to a large water garden oasis
   with fascinating wildlife and beautiful plantings.


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   thicker than ...


 * KEEPING YOUR WATER CLEAR
   
   We recently returned from a week's vacation to find all seven of our big koi
   dead, victims of a fast-growing algae bloom.  The loss was troubling--some of
   these fish had lived in our pond for as long as eight years, and we thought
   of them as pets. I was determined ...


 * YOUR WATER GARDEN INFORMATION CENTER
   
   Thanks for visiting! If you're planning to build or expand a backyard water
   garden, you're in the right place. We have free step-by-step instructions for
   creating everything from a small preformed pond to a large water garden oasis
   with fascinating wildlife and beautiful plantings.




WATER GARDEN PROJECT

Building a backyard water garden can be one of the most satisfying projects you
can do around the house. Your water garden will give you years of enjoyment and
will certainly increase your home’s value when you’re ready to sell.

This website will help you plan a water garden that will best meet your needs.
Then we’ll give you advice on how to landscape it, stock it, accessorize it, and
maintain it.

Let’s start with some questions you must consider:

What kind of water garden do you want? It can be a home for goldfish or koi, or
you can limit the aquatic life to plants and flowers. Since koi love to snack,
you should limit your plantings or risk having them eaten.

How big do you want it to be? The biggest mistake people make is building a pond
that’s too small. Because koi grow quickly, you should plan a pond with a volume
of at least 1,000 gallons; and at least a part should reach a depth of four to
five feet. If you plan on stocking goldfish, you’ll only need to dig down about
16″ if your pond water freezes in winter.

Where should you place the pond? If there’s a big enough space near the home,
you’ll be able to see the water garden year-round. Make sure that the pond won’t
receive runoff after it rains: the runoff carries chemicals and fertilizer that
can kill your fish and plants. Don’t dig too close to trees, or you’ll be
spending too much time fishing leaves and branches from the water. Want to grow
water lilies? Then put the water garden in a location that gets at least four
hours of direct sunlight every day.

How will you keep the water clean? It’s a good idea to add a pump that runs a
biological filter, waterfall or fountain. In addition to keeping the water
fresh, you’ll also be able to enjoy the sound of running water.

Will you use a preformed structure or a liner?  It’s easier to install a
manufactured base, but using a liner will give you more control over the pond’s
shape and dimensions.

What kinds of plants will you add? Think about including water hyacinth, parrots
feather, and anacharis: They’ll eat up the nutrients that would otherwise
attract algae.

Give these questions careful thought. When you’ve made some basic decisions,
click here to proceed.

 




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