Better Water Garden

Having pond plants is one of the best ways to keep your water garden healthy. The process of photosynthesis, which takes place during the day with the presence sunlight, helps the pond to be well aerated. The energy and oxygen produced by this process helps the creatures the dwell in the water to have plenty of air to breathe. Not to mention the presence of beneficial bacteria in the bio filter which are responsible for the conversion of ammonia to nitrates.

Aside from the fact that pond plants beautify a fish pond or a water garden even more, they also serve a valuable purpose in the balance of the entire eco system. Aquatic plants like lily pads and water cress are use to effectively compete with green water for phosphates and nitrates which result from the nitrogen cycle. If fewer nitrates are consumed by the algae in the pond, there will be a smaller chance for algae bloom.

The ideal number of aquatic plants to be used in a fish pond or a water garden per square meter of surface area is 1 big water lily, 1 bog plant and 2 bunches of oxygenators. And by ideal it means that you can still vary it up a bit to fit to your water garden and to your preferences as well.