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Pond Gardening is creating a pond or water garden, there are many beautiful and interesting plants and water ornaments and fountains on the market.
Popularity
This is very popular for all pond owners who want to make their pond just that little bit special or for people wanting an interesting and decorative water feature in the garden.
Location
At home in the garden, stately homes, country parks, excellent examples of pond/water gardens can be found worldwide.
Age
Young children though they must be supervised by an adult due to water danger to no upper age limit.
Ability
A general interest and if digging your own hole for your pond you will require a certain amount of physical fitness.
Description
Pond gardening is a very popular activity, with people not just wanting a pond or water feature in the garden but wanting a natural habitat for nature or an ornate work of art. There are many items on the market to make your garden, from ready moulded plastic pond liners to ornate fountains, lights, shrubbery, flowering plants, live fish, ducks and many more. Plan your garden with the help of your local aquatics and garden centre to find out what is right for you.
Dedication
Digging the whole is the hard part so that will need 100% dedication, whatever you decide to put in your pond/water garden will probably require a general maintenance programme if you decide to put live fish or ducks in then these will to be fed and maintained.
Potential
Potential to add an eye catching, talking point in your home, become skilled at this activity and there are employment/business options, round the country there are also competitions.
Closely
Related Activities
Outdoor Fish Fancying 257. Gardening 736.
Cost
Costs vary from the size and type of your pond/water garden, check local aquatics, gardening and DIY centers for up to date prices. Many offers also available online.
Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.
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Arms
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Legs
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Sight
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Hearing
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Speech |
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