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.
Shade also prevents algal blooms that deprive ponds of oxygen. Some aquatic and marginal plants provide shade during the hot summer months and through the fall. In the spring, this vegetation may not have grown in completely from winter dieback, and there is a danger of algae blooms and heat or light extremes.