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. Ponds and water gardens can come in any shape or size, depending on a person's style or budget.
. Make sure to build a pond or water garden on level ground.
. Make sure to add water to a pond or water garden with a garden hose weekly during the summer.
. Do not overstock fish, feed them at least two times a week.
. Keep young children
away from pond or water garden by putting rocks or boulders around the edges.
. Frequently water any plants, remove any dead ones.
.MAINTAIN 60-70% PLANT
COVERAGE ON
SURFACE OF POND
Lots of plants keeps the water clear in two ways:
1. sunlight blockage
2. absorption of nutrients as fertilizer that would otherwise feed algae
***You can find the materials to build your own water garden or pond a Lowes or Menards store near you.***
Links
http://www.lowes.com/lkn?action=howTo&p=LawnGarden/waterGarden&topic=howToLibrary
http://backyardponds.com/byp_tips_clrwater.html
