Is pond maintenance time consuming?
Not necessarily.. For example, if you want a wildlife pond that attracts frogs, newts and dragon flies, it will be a very low maintenance pond that can be left to it`s own devices in many ways.. But even these types of ponds benefit from having the planting thinned out and the water refreshed from time to time, otherwise you could end up with just a muddy and very smelly swamp. However, if you want a fish pond to display expensive Koi and other types of coldwater fish, then you will need a filter system in order to maintain the good water quality that enables your fish to thrive and this will need a lot of input to keep in tip top condition. There is more information about filtration systems below Even a simple pebble pool or fountain will need regular maintenance to make sure the electric connections are in good order and the water has not become smelly and stagnant. I have a water feature on the patio at the bottom of our long garden.. It is surrounded by exotic planting and beautifu
