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Water gardening is one of several new gardening trends that have surfaced, and it has become one of the new main attractions in many home gardens. Water gardening can come in various forms. For example, it can be fountains, waterfalls, ponds that are enhanced by lighting, rock work combinations, fish, and plants. However, water gardening can done with something as simple as just a plastic tub or anything that basically holds water. It doesn't have to be a pond or any natural water source.

The spot to be chosen for water gardening is probably the most important thing you may want to consider. Since plenty of sunlight is needed by both plants and fish, places that are away from trees and bushes with direct light would be ideal spots for water gardening. This will also help avoid having leaves and debris collecting in the water.

Another consideration when planning for a water garden is to decide on the size you want for your garden. You have to look at how much money you are prepared to spend on it as water gardening can be rather expensive if you have a large garden full of rocks, lights, plants, and fish to maintain. The size of your property also plays a part in deciding on the size of your water garden. Also, consider the amount of time you are willing to spend maintaining your water garden. The bigger the size, the more time is required.

What should you put in your water garden? When you are choosing the type of aquatic plants you wish to have in your garden, remember that those plants should cover no more than about half of the water. Plants can be submerged, free floating, or marginal. Choose according to your personal preference. Some plants are chosen for their scent, some provide more oxygen to keep the pool healthy, and some are chosen for their beauty. Besides being nice to look at, fish also have great benefits. They help to minimize the amount of debris and are good for controlling larva and other insects.

One great difficulty in water gardening is keeping the water algae free. Algae problems are usually caused by having too much nutrients in the water as a result of feeding fish too frequently or from over fertilizing the plants. If ponds are correctly made and are properly maintained, algae will be kept to a minimum.

In order to get rid of the algae in the water, you can start by reducing on the amount of nutrients that cause the algae. You can achieve this by cutting back on fertilizing or feeding, installing a filter system, planting more plants, or replacing the existing water with fresh water. You can also consider using some chemicals, like copper compounds, but be careful not to overuse them as they can kill plant life and fish.

Whatever the size, all garden pools will need maintenance the whole year round. However, with good planning, you can keep maintenance to a minimum by ensuring a healthy balance between decorative and living features. This way, you'll have a wa