Every gardener knows that the garden landscape can be a welcome retreat from the stresses of everyday life, and that welcoming landscape can be made even more relaxing by the addition of a soothing garden pond. There is simply nothing to match the tranquility and solitude of a garden pond, and the good news is that these ponds are becoming increasingly easy to install and care for.
Not that long ago, installing a garden pond meant days of backbreaking work, and caring for that pond entailed many hours and a great deal of expense as well. However, recent advances in pond technology have made much of this labor unnecessary, and caring for a garden pond can be as simple and easy as caring for a home aquarium.
Of course installing a garden pond still takes plenty of careful planning, and it is important for the homeowner to select the site of the pond with care. It is important to locate the pond in a spot that will be pleasant and tranquil enough for relaxing, but it is also important that the pond be located in a spot that will make it easy to care for. If a pump, pond lights or other accessories will be installed, it is important that the proposed pond site be located close to an outdoor electrical outlet.
It is also important to determine what size garden pond is needed before getting started. If the pond will contain fish, it is important that it be deep enough so that the water will not freeze through during the winter. The staff at the local pet store or nursery should be able to provide guidance on the proper depth for the local weather conditions.
After the perfect site has been scoped out and the size of the pond determined, the next step is to shop for the pond form. These days there are plenty of ready-made pond forms available, in a variety of shapes and sizes. These pond forms are the perfect way to install a low maintenance pond in a fraction of the time it used to take. The installation of one of these handy pond forms should require little more than finding a level spot, digging a large enough hole and putting the pond form in place. After the pond form is in place, the pump, aeration equipment, lights and other accessories can be added.
After all the accessories are in place, the area around the pond can be filled in and decorated. A variety of rocks, stones and gravel can be used to both accent the pond and keep it in place. Plants and fish can be added after the pond is in place. If fish are to be part of the pond, it is a good idea to wait a few weeks before adding them. This will allow the pond to become established and any impurities in the water to be washed away.
After everything has been put in place, all you need to do is sit back and enjoy your little slice of heaven. Adding benches, a garden path and perhaps even a gazebo can make that wonderful garden pond even more relaxing and beautiful.
