Plants are one of the most important features of the pond. Not only do they enhance the beauty of your pond with lush foliage and colourful flowers, they improve water quality and provide shelter for fish and other aquatic creatures.
If you are looking for the best pond plants to help reduce the amount of algae in your pond and help keep it clear then you might want to visit our Clear Water Plants page.
While Tropical water lilies may be a bit expensive and will not survive the winter in the pond except in very warm climates, they are definitely worth it. They bloom profusely all summer long; they are available in many colours and they often have large exquisitely patterned leaves.
While Tropical water lilies may be a bit expensive and will not survive the winter in the pond except in very warm climates, they are definitely worth it. They bloom profusely all summer long; they are available in many colours and they often have large exquisitely patterned leaves.
Overfeeding your fish can lead to poor water quality, cloudy water, algae blooms, sick fish and the need for more frequent filter maintenance. Feed your fish what they can consume in 3 to 5 minutes per feeding.