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The Water Gardening Lifestyle Homeowners often install a pond or water garden simply for the beauty it adds to their landscaping. A transformation in these homeowners soon occurs as they move from pond owner, to pond hobbyist... to water gardener. There's no better way to unwind after a hard day than kicking off your shoes and dipping your feet in a soothing waterfall and watching your fish greet you as you feed them.
We often hear that people don't have ponds because they believe there's too much maintenance involved. With the newest generation of filters, pumps, and liners... the maintenance required is actually much less than if the area was planted in grass. Setting up a biologically balanced ecosystem allows your pond to mimic nature and stay beautiful... the natural way! Let Your Personality Determine Your Pond's Size and Style Water gardens are also appealing because they can come in any size or shape that you can imagine. Ponds can range from a small container garden on your back patio with a water lily and a couple of goldfish... to a professionally installed natural water feature with multiple waterfalls and streams with a very large pond containing many varieties of aquatic plants, Koi and other assorted fish. For those with very limited space, or concerns related to small children, there's the "Pondless Waterfall"... all the beauty of a waterfall and stream without the pond. No matter which size is right for you... be prepared to be bitten by the water gardening bug that will have you looking for ways to spend more time by your pond and constantly improving it by adding new plants, fish or even looking to expand your pond. Feedback from our customers proves that not one of them whishes they would have installed a smaller pond! Parade of Ponds A great way to learn more about ponds and
water features is to North American Water Gardening Society The North American Water Garden Society (NAWGS) is a newly formed non-profit organization dedicated to education and the promotion of water gardens. Though there are a number of industry-related societies already established, NAWGS is the first organization established primarily for the consumer. Their web site is currently under construction... but you can visit by clicking here. The August 03 Denver Plants eZine was
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The
lifestyle element is just one of the reason that water gardening is the
fastest growing segment of the green industry as well as the top requested
option in landscape renovation... even in times of drought and an uncertain
economy. Ponds offer an opportunity for terrestrial gardeners to learn and
enjoy a whole new spectrum of gardening. Fish enthusiasts can interact with
new species, from Koi to Trout... and pet lovers have some new friends to
name and care for.
go visit some! This year the pond tour will take place August 23rd &
24th, and will include over 50 ponds in the Denver metro area. If you'd
rather let someone else do the driving True Pump & Equipment sponsors
a bus tour of the ponds on Saturday,
August 23rd. Please visit 
10
months in the making. The Denver
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