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The Benefits Of A Pond In Your Yard

Professional pond builders go to great lengths to bring a little piece of nature to your backyard. In some cases, planning your pond can take just as long as building it, but with the latest advancements in technology, just about anything is possible. If you have the means to build a pond, it is highly recommended for many reasons that go beyond pure aesthetics.

Author: Leonard Simmons
Date: Dec 9, 2011 - 11:43:38 AM

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Professional pond builders go to great lengths to bring a little piece of nature to your backyard. In some cases, planning your pond can take just as long as building it, but with the latest advancements in technology, just about anything is possible. If you have the means to build a pond, it is highly recommended for many reasons that go beyond pure aesthetics.

· Increases your property value

· Relieves stress

· Attracts more interesting wildlife

· Kids love it

Adding a pond to your home is considered a highly valued amenity, especially among warm climate residents. In today’s competitive real estate market, houses with that little something ‘extra’ tend to sell faster than houses with no upgrades or improvements. In some cases, the cost of building the pond is offset by the increased value of the house. So in the long run, it may actually pay for itself!

You don’t have to be a doctor to know that too much stress is bad for your health. Studies have found that relaxation is crucial to both your mental and physical health. Many people are turning their backyards into tranquil Japanese-style gardens as an escape from everyday stress. Imagine yourself in a peaceful tropical garden, gazing at beautiful cascading waterfall that bubbles into a crystal clear pond. Feeling relaxed already? That’s the point. Zen and Japanese gardens are some of the most popular designs that incorporate ponds for relaxation.

If you are a wildlife lover, then a pond should be on your must-have list for your garden. It doesn’t take a lavish swimming pool-sized pond to attract animals. Even a simple pond can attract turtles, birds, frogs, butterflies, armadillos and more. Plus, there is no law against giving Mother Nature a little nudge. You can stock your pond with colorful Japanese koi fish. And speaking of koi fish, kids LOVE these oversized goldfish-look-alikes. They make a great first pet and feed off of mosquitoes and other insects that aren’t welcome at your pond parties.

If one (or all) of the reasons listed above sound convincing, professional fish pond builders can get you started with design and landscape planning. Usually they have pictures on their websites of completed projects so you can see just how your pond might look once completed. Use caution when looking. With the amount of amazing things they can do beyond just ponds, it can be addicting.

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