Is it possible to over-plant the area surrounding the pond?
As a matter of fact, one of the things a new water gardening enthusiast has to watch out for is over planting in year one. Many of the plants you locate around your pond can grow quickly, turning your water garden in years two and three into a veritable jungle. Remember that a water garden is intended to develop and mature over time and if you try to make it happen all at once you could be creating a problem for yourself.
