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.
Dig your pond. Instead of a straight drop, give your pond sloping sides. If you want to keep water plants for your trout, leave a shelf around the edge of your pond, where the water is only 1 foot deep. Line the pond excavation with pond underlayment to protect it from leakage.