A water garden is a nice feature in your front or backyard. There are a variety of water garden plants to choose from and here are a few notes to remember:

Choices can be floating plants, edge plants, or submerged plants. The floating ones can keep the pond clean and free from algae because they absorb all dissolved nutrients. [Read more...]

A water garden is a nice one to have in your yard, but you will have to maintain a healthy one. That’s why you will need some water garden supplies that could help you. You may have a basic pool or elaborate combination of waterfalls, fountains, plus full lighting. Depending on your preference here are some you can include or not in your water garden:

Border – Some use stones. Others use brick. Borders are used to frame the water garden. The best choice for a border material is that which cannot be damaged by water.

Excavation tools like shovel, back hoe, and stakes – Needed if you are the one building your water garden

Water pump – Determine the required flow rate of your water garden (ideally half of the volume of the pond).

Water filter – As important as the pump since this will help provide clean, quality water needed by the fishes. More expensive filter systems would only require minimal maintenance and produce better water quality.

Assorted fishes – Stocking up well on a variety of fishes will make your water garden really beautiful.

Water treatment – Water garden supplies that help the filter system produce high quality water.

Fish care – This one includes fish food and fish medication. A small net would also be necessary if you will transport the fishes from the pond during cleaning.

Lighting system – This adds drama and added beauty to your water garden. Installed lights can help you enjoy your water garden anytime of the day.