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.
Avoid covering more than 65 percent of the surface of your pond with plants. Plant marginals such as rushes, dwarf bamboo, cattails and iris at the edges of your pond. Taller marginals are best placed at the southwest edge of smaller ponds to take advantage of the shade provided by the plant&rsquo;s vertical height.