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.
Use a carpenter's level on the excavated area. Dig the pond for your water garden in the shape that you designed. Dig at least a one foot deep and one or more foot wide shelf around the perimeter of the pond. Dig the remainder of the pond with a slight slope to the end opposite the waterfall.