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: Use weighted pots or baskets to prevent plants from floating and consider using plain clay cat litter topped with pea gravel to keep soil from washing away. Are you planning to build a new pond from scratch, or

: For Koi, a depth of at least 3 feet (approx. 1 meter) is recommended to ensure they have room to grow and hide from predators. Structural "Posts" & Shelves water gardening

Creating a deeper pond with water lilies and a new liner for happy fish : Use weighted pots or baskets to prevent

: Digging a ledge approximately 1 foot deep and 12–18 inches wide around the perimeter allows for marginal plants like Iris or Pickerel . or : For Koi

: Shallow water heats up quickly, which can trigger rapid algae blooms .