Water features are arguably one of the most relaxing and enjoyable landscape features ever created. Who doesn't love the sights and sounds of a beautiful garden pond or a babbling fountain? But let's face it, nobody loves the maintenance required with many man-made water features. For many people this is the one thing that is the deciding factor against having a pond installed. Sadly, these people do not even realize that they are being deceived by a "Pond Myth", maybe the most widespread, and untrue, "Pond Myth" out there.
Best of Both Worlds
What if you could have the best of both worlds - a beautiful water feature AND a low-maintenance, natural landscape option? Well, that's exactly what an "ecosystem pond" is. When you install a water feature, you're not just making your yard look great with a few hundred pounds of rock, some plants and 1,000 gallons of water. You're creating an ecosystem that mimics Mother Nature in that it can become it's own little habitat. Pretty cool, isn't it?
What is an "Ecosystem Pond" Anyway?
You may be wondering, “So, what exactly is an ‘ecosystem pond’?” Good question. An ecosystem pond is a basic, functioning ecosystem that works with Mother Nature to provide food, shelter, and safety to the wildlife around it. It also provides you with an all-natural, low-maintenance piece of paradise. There are several components that keep your ecosystem pond running smoothly. Just as in nature, your well-balanced pond should consist of: a circulation system, a proper filtration system, fish, aquatic plants, rocks, gravel and beneficial bacteria. Omit just one of these components and you will soon have a high-maintenance, stressful, time and money-consuming headache hobby.
The Key to the Perfect Pond
And here we find the key to the perfect low-maintenance water feature: Make sure that you have the above components in place. It makes all the difference between a high and low-maintenance water feature. Use these components and work with Mother Nature, not against her, for a chemical-free, relaxing and all-natural water garden!
