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.
3. Lay out the area for the flower bed, using flexible garden hoses; paint along the hose with landscaping spray paint. Cut into the ground along the painted lines with an edger or spade. Remove any existing turf within the garden area, and till the soil to a depth of 8 to 12 inches, using a rototiller or shovel.dd about 4 inches of organic matter, such as compost, manure, leaf mold, coarse sand and peat moss, to the existing soil to improve soil structure and drainage, particularly if you have heavy soil that drains poorly. If soil drainage is especially poor, you might opt for a raised flower bed.