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(Information in this section is for INFORMATION ONLY. We are currenly unable to carry Water Gardening supplies)
Water Gardening. . for some, the allure stems from the serenity of slowly moving water. For others, it's the beauty of the plants accented by natural settings. Others enjoy the opportunity to raise Koi and other exotic fish in a natural environment. Because of the growing popularity of water gardening, there has been a surge of new of new products, all designed to make water gardening easy and rewarding, even for a beginning gardener. If you are a beginner, your first step is to decide what type of pond you want to install. Some first-timers set up a barrel water garden, made from half a whisky barrel. These can accommodate several plants and goldfish and make an interesting addition to deck or patio. Water is kept circulating with a small pump. For in-ground ponds, you can pick between a pre-formed shell or a flexible pond liner. Preformed ponds come in a variety of interesting shapes, usually with plant shelves built in. Compared to liner ponds, they are easier to install, easier to clean, and more resistant to damage. Liner ponds, however, allow for more creativity. Also, larger and deeper ponds are only possible using the liner technique. Pumps are a necessity. For a healthy pond, the water will have to be circulating most of the time, most of it through a filter. Unless you are powering a stream or waterfall, your pump should be large enough to circulate the pond water once every two hours at minimum. Maintenance of your pond will be easy if you have enough plants to cover 60% of the water surface and goldfish or Koi to complete the balance of nature. - Paraphrased from "Water Garden and Pond Buyers' Guide" |
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