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.
Dry Brush Watercolor Technique. Laying some foundation washes. I wanted some underlying tones to dry brush the subsequent strokes over. I made a light wash of Hookerâs Green Dark grayed with a touch of Alizarin Crimson and I painted the backround tree line around what is now determined to be a lake using the #8 round red sable . Using a wash of Dioxazine purple I painted the shadow areas of the tree, keeping the edges rough with broken washes.