To Koi or Not to Koi: 5 Reasons to Invest in a Koi Pond

Ponds, fountains, streams and water garden are a cornerstone of any beautiful landscape. But koi ponds are one of the most rewarding water features you can add in your yard. Here are five reasons you should consider a koi pond for your backyard.

Koi ponds add a unique visual element to your living space. The jeweled tones of the many koi varieties bring a rainbow of color to the palette of your landscape, particularly when pond lighting is employed. The many shapes and hues of floating and submerged aquatic plants for koi ponds serve to both compliment the aesthetic and help keep your koi pond clean naturally./

Koi are one of the easiest pond fish to care for and make excellent pets. They live long lives and many create deep bonds with their owners, even allowing humans to handfeed and pet them. Unlike dogs or cats, koi pets can stay outside all year round and won’t shed hair on your couch.

In the Japanese culture koi are held in high regard. They are believed to bring good fortune and are associated with strength of purpose and persevering through adversity.

Immersing oneself in nature is a natural stress reliever. Koi will add a tranquil vibe to your home.

Koi pond owners often report feeling rejuvenated after spending time relaxing on the edge of the water. Negative ions, which occur near water, aid in this phenomenon, as well as the sound of trickling and lapping water and the mesmerizing sight of your koi darting happily about.

Any real estate agent will tell you that koi ponds raise the “marketability” of a home. They are an attractive amenity to prospective buyers and can play a key role in how quickly a house will sell and at what price point. It is the exotic beauty of koi ponds that make buyers feel as though they should be paying a higher price.