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Waterfall Pond Ponds and Waterfalls If I had to choose a favorite part of my yard, I'd have to say my pond and waterfall. Listening to the sound of the water rushing over the rocks is a relaxing way to spend any hot summer afternoon. Now is the time to start planning your water garden for next year. The place to site a pond is a spot where it is perfectly level. Even when you do find a level area to site your water feature, you will still require a large amount of native stone (especially if you plan a waterfall), so start looking around for a source. If you want your water plants to bloom profusely, they will need at least five to six hours of direct sunlight. It sounds like a lot of rules, but some can be broken. Once you have decided on the perfect location for your water feature, take a hose and lay it out in a natural shape. By all means if you can't decide how big you'd like your pond--err on the larger side. I can't imagine a pond without moving water.
Turtle Ponds Turtle ponds can give you such satisfaction. These animals have been around for millions of years and give a different feeling than fish. They swim and walk around which means that you need to plan the pond area a little more. Depending on the climate where you live will decide whether you have you turtle pond indoors or out due to cold temperatures. They are mainly kept indoors and let out through the summer months. The size of the pond can vary depending on your garden, but yet again the bigger the better. Swimming areas should be at least a 25cm deep, or if you are planning on keeping them out all year round then you should have parts of the pond over 50cm deep. Turtles, when hibernating, shut down at the bottom of the pond and start to breath through their skin. I would have a waterfall or cascade in place, all year round, if keeping turtles outside. Walking areas should also be included around the pond in your plan as they love going for a stroll now and then.