Home gardens are one of the
best ways to spend relaxing time with nature without going on a vacation. Home
gardens are not just about green plants and colorful blossoms; they are also
about the wonderful wildlife that lives there. A pond in the garden can
naturally attract wildlife such as birds, frogs, dragonflies and aquatic
plants.
On a darker note, a garden
pond can also attract unwanted visitors such as mosquitoes and algae. That is
why proper maintenance is utterly important. For survival of the aquatic life,
you must make sure that the water quality and oxygen level is well maintained.
If you wish to keep a large variety of aquatic life including fish, you will
need a pond pump to maintain the oxygen level. Renowned manufacturers like Oase
have created a line-up of pond pumps to meet varying requirements. Oase pond pumps are available in the UK from Swallow Aquatics.
Other than good quality
pumps, the aquatic life in the pond will require a lot of attention from you as
well. It may sound like a lot of work, but with the following tips, the maintenance
of your garden pond will be simple and easy.
·
Make sure the pond is not located directly under a tree.
Constantly falling foliage can make it dirty all the time. However, it is wise
to protect the water and aquatic life with the help of a fence.
·
The pond must be deep at the center and shallow from the
edges. It must create a slope so that creatures such as frogs and toads find it
easier to come in and out of the water. The variation in depth is also a good
way to invite a variety of animals.
·
If you have any pet such as cat or a dog, it is best to
keep them away from the pond. If you have fish in the pond, your curious pet
might try to grab one out of it.
·
The garden may attract other predators as well and that
is why we suggest choosing fish that are not too brightly colored. Such fish
hide themselves easily and therefore save you the burden of buying a new fish
every other day.
·
Make sure there is proper vegetation inside the pond.
Aquatic plants and vegetation provide food and shelter to many animals. Some of
them also maintain the oxygen balance in the water. As for algae, don’t waste
your time trying to eliminate it completely. Some of it is actually good for
the pond.
·
In winters, use a floating device to keep the surface
from freezing.
Paige
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