Plan a small waterfall with a hidden reservoir, suitable rocks and a quiet pump that suits a compact courtyard space.
Use baskets and gravel to plant marginals neatly, softening the pond edge and adding colour through the growing season.
Understand quarantine, water quality and native species rules before adding fish to a garden pond in the UK.
Control green water with shade, barley straw and careful feeding rather than harsh chemicals that damage pond ecosystems.