Benefits of a Pond
Did you know that having a pond in your yard is actually beneficial? We added a pond to our front yard landscape and absolutely love it. We are definitely considering making it bigger. Here are some benefits of having a pond. It replaces grass, therefore doesn’t need to be mowed or fertilized. The sludge that is in the filter of your pump and on the bottom is actually a good fertilizer for your yard. They act like a carbon sink. They catch the carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and store it for the plants. This helps reduce your houses carbon foot print. They are ecological hotspots for diversity. They have been shown to attract dragonflies, which are a beneficial insect. It provides a water source for birds and other animals.