5 Benefits of a Koi Pond

Maybe you have heard a bit about beautiful koi ponds, but do you know about their many benefits? It's true--koi ponds can bring much more to your landscape than just their aesthetic appeal. Let Modern Design Aquascaping help you explore some of those benefits.

Low Maintenance Animals
Most families know that any pet is a pretty big responsibility. But comparatively speaking, koi are a very interesting, low-maintenance family pet. Koi typically get used to people and will even interact with humans to eat food from a person's hand. Some koi will tolerate a little bit of light handling at the water's surface too. 
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A Mini Ecosystem
Did you know that a koi pond can create a miniature ecosystem within your yard? Filling your pond with aquatic plants and fish help keep mosquito larvae and parasite populations low and your pond to be mostly self-sustainable. Such ponds frequently attract birds, butterflies and dragonflies too.

Natural Stress Relief
Who doesn't want their home to be their sanctuary? With the installation of a koi pond, you can enjoy the psychological benefits that come from relaxing in nature. Simply sitting by your koi pond will become a favorite daily activity. You'll enjoy one serene way to alleviate stress and decompress as you watch the fish and enjoy the soothing sounds of the water.

Surprising Social Benefits
You might be surprised to discover how owning a koi pond may help you and your family connect with others who also share a passion for koi and nature. Homeowners with koi ponds enjoy sharing their landscape by hosting more social gatherings with neighbors and friends.

A Quick Transformation
Are you looking for a way to give your backyard landscaping a total makeover--without closing it off for the summer? A koi pond or water garden is a great way to transform your space in a short amount of time.

Do you have an interest in koi ponds? At Modern Design Aquascaping we are experts in the art and we would love to help you build your very own dream--whether in your backyard or for your business. Call us today to get your koi pond started - 865.995.1234