Koi Gardens – Secrets for Amazing Results

Anyone who has ever been around a Koi fish pond knows what an enjoyment the experience is. So if you are starting out to build your own from scratch or are looking to convert an all ready existing garden pond into a Koi pond, there are several important things to consider if you want truly spectacular results.

Let’s think about the typical garden. Most people think of the beautiful lush green trees, flowers and shrubs that make up the landscape. But for the truly spectacular setting, you need a water element – a pond. The Koi garden takes this theme to next level with addition of beautifully colored Koi fish in a beautifully landscaped pond.

If you plan on building a Koi pond, there are a few things to remember. The size of the pond is extremely important. Since Koi can grow quite large the pond needs to be big enough for the Koi to have enough space to thrive. You will probably want to add more Koi over time to add color and variety to your pond. The depth of the pond is also important to consider. You want your pond to be at least four feet deep. A pond of this depth affords the fish protection from natural predators such as cats and raccoons. The placement of the pond is also an important consideration. Selecting a location that will keep it out of direct sunlight is the best choice. The trade off is debris that might collect on the pond if it is located under trees or next to bushes. You also want to prevent harmful the pond from getting harmful garden pesticides and chemicals in the water. Even a small amount of common lawn chemicals can be kill sensitive Koi fish. So the word is caution and planning.

Placing potted plants in the Koi pond is common for decorating. But unfortunately Koi and potted plants don’t go well together. They can sometimes knock over the pots while trying to dig in them resulting in very messy ponds. The problem can be avoided by placing netting over the pots to keep the fish out. Placing pea gravel and larger river rock around the pots can also help them from being knocked over.

Lilies are an excellent choice for the Koi pond. There are many varieties to choose from so do some research and select a variety that will do the best in your pond. Some varieties do better in shallow ponds while others do better in deeper water. While lilies will provide shelter and shade for you fish they won’t do a lot for oxygenating the pond. So you may want to add other plant varieties as well.

The secret to getting the most out of your Koi garden is to plan out the whole garden area – not just the pond. With just a little time and planning you can achieve truly spectacular results. Follow these simple tips and your Koi garden will give you years of enjoyment.