Many of us would have enjoyed the peace and serenity of sitting by a pond in a garden occasionallyt. A pond can provide a wonderful landscape features that makes a backyard both welcoming and exotic, relaxing and calm. A backyard pond creates its own microclimate within your garden and gives pleasure to your friends and family. However, are you aware that a garden pond can provide a benefit to local fauna?

Many species of fauna may enjoy the benefits that your pond can provide depending on where you live. Butterflies and birds, frogs and fish, snails, turtles and insects will all benefit from having access to a pond. By attracting this type of wildlife, you can add to the enjoyment that your pond will bring you.

Humans Love Ponds Too

If you use a broader definition of “local wildlife” and include your family and friends, you’ll see that there are many benefits to creating a garden pond in your yard. There are proven health benefits associated with practicing relaxation techniques, and spending time by a garden pond is certainly a relaxing endeavor. Sitting by your garden pond if you are feeling stressed is almost guaranteed to improve your day.

A pond in the backyard can do so much for your life. Ponds and water features can create an exciting new environment for your family; they can be a haven of relaxation or a scientific way to educate your children about the ecosystem in your garden.

Pond Pets

Backyard ponds can even provide an environment for special pets. Koi make interesting pets that will adapt to life in a back yard pond. Koi are closely related to carp, and they can grow to be up to 36 inches long. They have been known to live from 30 to 50 years, so keeping koi is not exactly a short-term or casual hobby.

However, if you make a commitment to care for koi which are long-living fish, they will reward you by adding to the tranquility of your pond. Watching these – or other – fish swim and interact is a very enjoyable experience.

How To Design A Garden Pond

Due to the popularity of ponds, you will find pond kits in most nurseries or garden centers that will include easy instructions on how to build a fish pond in a garden. Would prefer to have a professional handle the installation? Many landscaping firms will be able to construct a garden pond for you and by grabbing your copy of the instantly downloadable e-book “How To Build A Pond” you’ll be better equipped to discuss your requirements and have an understanding of garden pond design.