Water Gardens

Water gardens are a very attractive feature. Adding a simple pond or creating a series of pools can give your garden it's own unique character. There are many options available, and even a small shallow bird bath type water feature will still be a great way to attract wildlife into your garden.

The following small guides should provide some useful advice.

Types of Garden Pond - Koi Pond

Consider what type of pond you want to build carefully. What type of aquatic life you want in the pond. Is it going to be a home for goldfish or koi carp? Different requirements and specific features will need to be planned for different types of pond. Keep in mind that the smaller the pond the less fish and plants you can add.

A koi carp pond requires some principles to be adhered to. The number of koi carp you plan to keep will directly effect the amount of plant life that will grow in the pond. Koi carp eat some kinds of water plants and you need to take this into consideration. Other key factor is that the fish will grow, and therefore you should plan ahead by making sure that the pond will be big enough for them to live in happily.

It is recommended that a koi carp pond should be no less than 1000 gallons in volume, with a depth of at least 3 feet. The bigger the pond the better the options.