Lycopene is believed to reduce the risk of prostate cancer. Dietary sources of antioxidants known as lycopene include the tomato, which is also rich in vitamin C and other natural antioxidants. Anthocyanins are natural antioxidants that may help the body maintain healthy blood sugar levels.
Research plants native to your area that can be used to shade a garden pond. Native plants require less maintenance and have a higher chance of flourishing. Also, make sure you know how tall and wide the plant will be when fully mature. This will help you when spacing out your plants.
If you are unable to position it exactly on the base of the hillside and must excavate it directly on the slope of the hillside, dig deep enough into the hill that your pond will be level and stable. Use a carpenter's level on the excavated area. Dig the pond for your water garden in the shape that you designed.