As every homeowner is surely aware, a backyard can be transformed into a relaxing outdoor retreat. With some hard work and dedication, you can turn your simple backyard into a garden of delight. A garden pond is a wonderful way to bring new life to your yard and garden.

Garden ponds come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. The size of your garden pond will very much depend on your personal taste. While they do differ in shape and size, most garden ponds have similar components such as aquatic plants and fish. There are countless ways to approach your garden pond maintenance. In our experience, the best way to ensure the success of your garden pond is to strike a delicate balance between nature and technology.

While many people have elaborate pumping systems and waterfalls, they are not entirely necessary. For instance, certain types of fish can minimize any issues you may have regarding algae. Goldfish are extremely popular in outdoor garden ponds. There are over 100 varieties of goldfish to choose from, many of which have delightful colors and markings. Japanese Koi are also commonly used in garden ponds, but keep in mind that they need a lot of room.

The golden rule for introducing fish into your pond is to ensure that you have established all of the plant life first. Also be sure that the water is clear and balanced before you introduce the fish. There are many types of aquatic plant life that you can use in your garden pond, and they are divided into distinct categories. Oxygenators are essential, as they absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen as they grow. Water lilies can add some wonderfully beautiful colors to your pond. The other types include floaters, marginals, and marsh plants.

Nature itself can pose certain problems for outdoor garden ponds. For example, a neighborhood cat could easily make a meal of your prized Koi. More often than not, animals will use the pond as a source for drinking water only. Frogs and toads can also make a home in your pond. This is generally not a problem, unless they begin breeding. This can create a population explosion that your pond is not able to sustain. If this does happen, you should receive some professional advice. Alternately, you can visit our website for more information.

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Kristen Fischer is an avid gardener and garden pond enthusiast. When she is not singing to her flowers, she writes for http://gardenponds101.com – a wonderful online resource for information about garden ponds( http://www.gardenponds101.com/ , pond fish( http://www.gardenponds101.com/options/pond-fish.aspx ), aquatic plants and more.

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Everything you need to create your very own backyard refuge is included in this kit:

• liner

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• fountain head

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• 3 planter baskets

• barley pad

• water treatments

• Easy-to-follow instructions

• Liner size: 10' x 12'

• Finished size: approx. 8' x 10'

• Holds approx. 350 gallons of water

You decide the shape of your new pond, add rocks, plants, and perhaps some decorative lighting, and you'll have everything needed to create the focal point of your yard.

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