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Introducing a pond to your garden is a great way of really utilising the space you have and creating a bold focal point for everyone to enjoy. Not only do ponds look beautiful when done right, but they also add a relaxing touch to your garden that will provide you with a space where you can wind down and escape for a while. Whilst a generic pond with water and rocks may not look as stylish and aesthetically pleasing as you’d hope, the moment you add some extra detailing to the feature you’ll notice an instant change in the overall look, creating a beautiful water feature that will enhance your garden overall.
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One of the best ways to make a beautiful focal point out of your pond is to install some lighting. With the right kind of lighting, you can illuminate specific parts of the pond to really bring it to life. There are so many stunning lighting options for ponds, from smaller LED underwater lights, to extravagant floating lights and jumping jet designs. It’s important to take your ponds size and design into consideration, as you want to ensure the lights complement the pond as much as possible.
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Just like the garden, your pond will really benefit from having some beautiful plants added into the mix. From water lilies to oxygenators, you can transform the way your pond looks by adding some colour and style. Pond plants are also perfect for giving wildlife a habitat and encouraging more wildlife to spend time in your garden. If you’re unsure on which plants will work best in your pond, you can head to your local garden centre to speak to someone for specific advice and pointers.
Not only do specific species of fish help to bring an attractive touch to your pond, but they’re great for keeping your pond clean and fresh. One of the most popular species of pond fish is the Koi Carp, with a stunning colour and chunky body, you’ll love seeing their flashes of orange, white and black through the ripples of water. Having fish in your pond also creates a great topic for conversation, as well as providing you with a number of aquatic pets that you can feed and admire for many years to come.
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Creating a bold focal point with your pond Is perfect for adding a touch of character to your garden. From building up the surrounding space with rockery and stone features, to adding flowers and plants to the edges of the water, you can transform your garden with this one bold feature. Ponds are ideal for giving your garden the character it may lack otherwise, with so many opportunities to brighten the area and create a stylish touch that will look good both day and night. Using rockery and stones, build up the surrounding area of the pond to create a feature that stands out from the crows and looks the part. With added lights and flowers, you can really put your own personal touch on the ponds aesthetics and ensure it suits your garden perfectly.
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