Creating Ponds/Water Features

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 		Why is the Pond Water Green?
Learn how to manage green pond water, the sign of an algal bloom. Use shade and limit nutrients to control pond algae.
Islands in the Pond
Floating pond islands and planters from companies like Biohaven and Islandscapes provide wildlife habitat, a natural filter, and new space for water plants.
Angels in the Water Garden
Use angel and cherub statues and fountains to lend a serene or playful tone to the water garden.
Underwater Pond Lighting
Use submersible halogen and LED lights as landscaping lights to highlight underwater or pond side features.
Ponds That Conserve Water
Create a pond or water feature that conserves water. Landscape with drought-tolerant plants, choose a pondless waterfall, or plant a rain garden or greywater wetland.
Ponds and Fountains for Birds
Create a water garden for the birds. Add a fountain, bird bath, or pond to build habitat for urban wildlife and develop a new bird watching hobby.
Create a Water Garden For Meditation
Create a quiet water garden for meditation. Choose pond ornaments and plants that create small ripples and reflect in the water.
When a Pond Leaks
Choose a durable pond liner and perform regular maintenance to ensure that any pond liner has a long life. If leaks occur, learn how to repair them.
What is a Pondless Waterfall?
Choose a pondless waterfall as a low maintenance water feature in a small space or a public garden. Find aquatic plants to border this water feature.
The Solar Garden Fountain
Solar fountains attract wildlife to the garden pond. Whether it is a theme fountain, cascade, or simple pump, a solar water feature is a focal point for a water garden.
Rock Features for Backyard Ponds
Rocks are a beautiful structure for the pond. These water garden features provide a new place for plants to grow and act as homes for wildlife.
Solar Pond Lighting
Solar pond lights add a beautiful glow to a garden pond. Garden lights can be used to highlight water features, the water surface, or the pond environment.
Pond Ornaments for Frog Lovers
Bring frog art to the garden with these whimsical water features. Amphibian lovers will adore these pond ornaments.
Rain Chains are Lovely Water Features
Rain chains or Kusari Doi are an alternative to downspouts. These metal chains funnel water to a pond, barrel, or water garden below and act as garden water art.
Rocks in the Water Garden
Rocks are a beautiful structure for the pond. These water garden features provide a new place for plants to grow and act as homes for wildlife.