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.
Some pond tints are designed to control algae as well and are worth consideration if your fountain has an algae problem. The blue water tint helps keep sunlight from reaching the bottom, making it harder for algae to grow. This technique works best in deep fountains or ponds.