1Chapter 1: Planning and Design
33Causes
2Planning
34Prevention & Solutions
3Siting
35String Algae
4Designing
36Understanding String Algae
5Building
37Causes
6Wrapping Up
38Prevention & Solutions
7Chapter 2: Gathering Materials and Tools
39Chapter 6: Common Water Quality Parameters & Troubleshooting Issues Pertaining to Them
8Comprehensive Materials List and Their Uses
40Temperature
9Recommended Tools and Their Uses
41Dissolved Oxygen
10Sustainable and Eco-friendly Options
42Muddy Water/Turbidity
11Chapter 3: Excavation and Construction
43Coliform Bacteria
12Excavation and Shaping of Your Natural Pond
44Nutrients
13Excavation
45Pesticides
14Creating Shelves and Planting Zones
46pH
15Ensuring Proper Depth and Slope
47Hardness
16Lining and Filling Your Natural Pond
48Metals
17Installing Your Liner
49Parasites and Protozoa
18Filling the Pond with Water
50Chapter 7: Enhancing Your Pond's Aesthetics
19Establishing Initial Water Quality
51Strategy 1: Create a Central Point to Draw Attention to Your Pond
20Chapter 4: Creating a Balanced Ecosystem
52Strategy 2: Incorporate Aquatic Plants with Varied Textures and Colors
21Selecting and Planting Aquatic Plants
53Strategy 3: Map Out and Create Eye-Catching Seating Areas and Pathways
22Types of Plants for Natural Filtration
54Strategy 4: Incorporate a Pond Fountain Kit
23Planting Techniques and Tips
55Strategy 5: Add Pebbles to Your Pond
24General Tips:
56Strategy 6: Incorporate Pond Lighting
25Pond Plant Maintenance:
57When Must I Consider Installing Pond Lighting?
26Introducing Beneficial Wildlife
58Placement Options for Pond Lighting
27Attracting Natural Pond Inhabitants
59How to Light Your Pond
28Encouraging Biodiversity
60LED vs. Solar Pond Lights
29Managing Wildlife Populations
61Conclusion
30Chapter 5: Natural Algae Control and Maintenance
62References
31Suspended Algae
63Notes
32Understanding Suspended Algae