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 Few additions to a garden are more spectacular and rewarding than that of a water garden. Nothing quite complements a summer’s afternoon in
the garden more than listening to the relaxing sound of a rippling waterfall, watching fish rise gently to take advantage of an unwary insect, or seeing, as if in slow motion, the closing
of a lily flower for the night. There is all the fun of planning and design in the early stages and decisions on position and shape - wheter it may have a formal or informal theme. Your pond may be
primarily for keeping the stunning koi carp, purely a lily pond, or maybe one that contains a little bit of everything.
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 Perennial gardens require less maintenance than lawns, but they do need regular care to look their best and stay healthy. The following tasks are
arranged in order of frequency from weekly to annually.
Remove spent flowers Using scissors or hand pruner, snip off flower stems just above a leaf or
bud when they finish blooming to prevent them from forming seeds. Pick off damaged leaves. Inspect for pests and problems. Look for leaves with holes or ragged edges; sticky, discolored or
spotted leaves; chewed or abnormally growing flowers or buds; or damaged stems. If you discover a problem, take samples of the damaged plant to a garden center with experienced staff.
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