When planning your garden pond, the pond plants are an essential point of planning. Plants for the pond are not just pure decoration, they also have a significant effect on the water quality. For example, if too many plants are planted in the pond, there is an increased supply of nutrients, which can lead to the formation of algae again. Other pond plants, on the other hand, have a cleaning effect and are effective against algae, such as the water feather (bot. Hottonia palustris) or the rough horn leaf (bot. Ceratophyllum demersum). Of course, in this category you will find information on the care and maintenance of the aquatic plants so that they can grow relaxed throughout the year. Hibernating the plants in particular is an important point that many pond owners overlook. Since garden ponds can freeze over over winter, the plants have to be overwintered, for example in the basement. If you need help with these steps, you can use the articles listed here.