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.
2. Put plants into your backyard pond so that your pond is 50 percent water and 50 percent plants. Plants help supply frogs with oxygen, provide them with a place to reproduce and offer shelter from the weather. They also attract insects that frogs feed on.