build-a-fish-pond and bring life to the landscaping.
That's right,if you build-a-fish-pond they will come. Birds, squirels, and other wildlife will be attracted by the water. The water brings life to the landscape. The sound the waterfall makes, will relax you and complete the look of the landscape. 
To minimize the work you will need to learn about the pond ecosystem and how it works. In a nutshell, plenty of plants is the key to a clear pond. 
In the photo above we have a pavestone path that meanders past the secluded koi pond. This was a renovation, having some mature plants and trees really makes this backyard come to life. 
Plenty of plants is also the secret to making a water feature look natural. The fish and the plants work together to filter the water. The algae filters the water, fish eat the algae for food, and the cycle is completed when the fish fertilize the plants with their poop. The growth of the algae is promoted by the natural fertilizer left behind by the fish and the end result is clear oderless water.
Since the circulation pump must run all the time, the water is always moving and no mosquitos can hatch. They must have calm water to propagate. This was my biggest concern when we first started installing these water features.
In the new pond picture above you can see that we have already planted several pond water plants, they are installed in the very begining. It's best to use a wide variety of species, since some grow faster than others. The finished photo below shows the pavestone patio we added later. If you have a feature like this you should plan on having some sort of patio in near proximity to enjoy it from.
Lets not forget that the water plants look great too. In fact, the water garden plants are the best part of the beauty when you build-a-fish-pond they fill in the gaps and add green to the stark rocks.
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