How do I shade a garden pond?
Select TreesSelect a tree species to shade your garden pond. Pick a species that does not shed leaves throughout the year, or heavily in the fall, because the leaves can disrupt the ecosystem of the pond. Varieties of evergreen or weeping willow are an appropriate selection because their leaves are small and won’t choke the pond.Site SelectionDetermine what site to plant your shade trees. This will depend on the direction from which your pond gets the most sun. For example, if the pond gets the majority of the sun from the east because there is a building to the west, you would plant the tree on the eastern side of the pond.Plant the TreeDig a hole next to your pond that is twice as wide as the root ball of your tree, and just as deep. Lower the tree into the hole, and replace the soil. Firm the soil with your shovel. Water until the soil settles.
