Garden ponds are manmade ponds installed in gardens at homes. Garden ponds can not only add character to a garden but also provide tranquility to an otherwise ordinary garden. There are various ways in which a garden can be made more interesting, and adding a pond, with the animal and plant life that accompany it, is one such method. A variety of plants, frogs, and fish make a pond their home.

Apart from making garden ponds look attractive, plants help in keeping the ponds healthy. Plants supply oxygen while simultaneously consuming the harmful nitrates and phosphates. This keeps the water clean, and that helps fish survive in these ponds. While having fish in a garden pond adds to its beauty, care must be taken to regularly rid the water of bad bacteria using a filter. Having a pump will provide a regular and abundant supply of fresh and clean oxygen.

Using pre-formed pond liners, garden ponds can be set up above or underneath the ground. Small fiberglass garden ponds that can hold small plants and some fish can be installed in a few minutes. Garden ponds are essentially built to enable sunlight to fall on them. Care must be taken to build them away from trees to avoid dry leaves, which can damage the pond. If additions like lights and fountains are fixed to garden ponds, they have to be installed close to sources of water and power.

Garden ponds can be set up both in homes in the suburbs and also in large houses away from the city. Wherever the location, constructing a garden pond needs careful planning to avoid unwanted expenses that come with repairs and retro-fits. Additions to the pond like fountains or waterfalls require greater planning and cost outlays. While having a pond can transform a garden, it takes effort and planning to maintain it.