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.
Pond Plants: How to Get the Best Results! Not only do plants add beauty to any setting, they are essential in helping create and maintain a healthy contained ecosystem in your backyard. Pond plants are extremely beneficial, as they: Limit algae growth by blocking excess sunlight and consuming algae-fueling nutrients. 1  Filter water naturally by trapping sediment, reducing nutrients, and breaking down toxic compounds and pathogens. 2  Provide surface area for colonies of nitrifying bacteria (the same in your biofilter) 3  Offer shelter for pond inhabitants.