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Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Ponds And Pumps - Making Decisions

Creating a garden pond as an addition to your garden is a great way to add a water feature to your garden plans. What better way to enjoy the sound of water than to be sipping your martinis next to your pond on a balmy summers evening. Take your time in finding out the types of ponds and pumps required to make that extra special garden pond.

Now you have decided that your garden could do with a pond it's time to select the correct type of pond for your specific garden. There are quite a few choices to be made when building a pond. location may be the first decision that needs to be made, be aware that some locations are not suitable for a garden pond.

if the are has little sunlight this will not be suitable for many of your garden pond plants and may be more suited to a pond and waterfall, It can still be a beautiful looking pond, but without the worry of selecting plants that thrive on little light. Will the pond have fish; and, what type of fish? What about plants, or even a waterfall. All of these decisions need to be made before construction on a pond can begin. All of these items can change the course of a ponds design, and have an impact on what type of pump will be needed.

Ponds and pumps go hand in hand. A water pump helps circulate oxygen in the water; which fish and aquatic plants need. Ponds and pumps are a match when a water fall or spray is desired. A pump pushes the water creating the nice and inviting sound that many crave.

Different ponds and pumps used c change the look and feel of a water garden. Pumps that are stronger and capable of pushing more water can create a fast stream feel. For larger ponds, bigger pumps are needed to keep the water moving and create more oxygen

When deciding on the type of pond to be built, consider which size pump would be most efficient. There are many water garden centers that can supply a consumer with information about ponds and pumps. This can assist you in determining the right size that is necessary to create the perfect garden pond.

David 'Goldie' Edwards is managing director of Garden, Aquarium & Pond Supplies Ltd [http://www.gaps-limited.com]. based in the UK. His Garden Designs UK website gives clients the opportunity to further enhance their Aquatic and garden design skills

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