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.
1 Filtration: With all the hard work itâs doing to keep your pond clean, your filter gets dirty very quickly. 2  You should try to clean it out weekly. 3  Leaves: Falling leaves can be tough on a pond owner. 4  They come fast and if left to decay, will severely damage your water quality. Cleaning: Once the pond is empty, you can begin to clean up the muck that coats the bottom. 2  First, remove all of your plants, putting those that may wilt without water into the holding tank. 3  Get rid of any dead plant material.