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.
Clay should be the predominant soil on the farm pond site. It can be used to create your levee, dam core and seal for your farm pondâs basin. The basin should decline rapidly to a depth of 2 or 3 feet along the pond edge. This helps control pond vegetation problems and improves fishing. Include a drain that gives you control of the water level, including total pond drainage.