Article: Start by deciding how much of your yard you're willing to devote to a pond. Afterward, multiply the length and width of the area to get the square footage. From here, you can determine how many fish you can accommodate by estimating that every 1 inch (2.5 cm) of fish requires 1 square foot (0.093 m2).  For instance, if you plan to add 10 fish that are each 5 inches (13 cm) in length, the pond should be at least 50 square feet (4.6 m2). If you install a filtration device, you can allow 2 inches (5.1 cm) of fish per square foot. Otherwise, don't break the 1 inch (2.5 cm) rule. Contact your local building department and ask how far the pond must be from property lines. Afterward, contact the local environmental department and ask about relevant regulations. Depending on where you live and the size of your pond, you might need to obtain a permit. For example, in Idaho, you need a Private Fish Pond Permit, which is free but must be renewed every 5 years.  Ask about free meetings from a certified pond consultant. They can help you determine how to best create a pond and consider variables like available soil types and potential rainfall. Determine if you need a fence around your pond. In some areas, local codes require fencing for ponds deeper than 18 inches (46 cm). Ponds should be placed in a region that is exposed to sunlight during the morning and shade in the afternoon. This will keep the water temperature cool and prevent algae blooms.  Avoid placing your pond under trees. Although this is great for shade, it will quickly clog the pond with seeds, leaves, or needles. Always factor in young trees growing nearby and estimate where their branches will grow. Don't situate your pond in a location where water runs off or it will be at a higher risk of pollution. Make sure you have a waterproof ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlet outside your home to power your pump. It should be about 10 ft (3.0 m) from the pond. Squeeze a handful of soil into a ball, throw it into the air, and catch it. If it breaks apart, the soil is not suitable. If it stays together, dig a hole to your waist and fill it to the top with water in the morning. In the evening, top the hole off with water and cover it with a board. If most of the water remains the next day, the soil is suitable for a pond.  If you only have space in a location that isn't suitable for ponds, cover the hole with a layer of plastic sheeting, sand, or concrete. This will prevent the pond's water from being absorbed into the soil. Purchase plastic sheeting, sand, and concrete from home hardware stores.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Provide 1 sq ft (0.093 m2) of space for each 1 in (2.5 cm) of fish. Check local, state, or federal requirements for fishing ponds. Select a pond location exposed to equal amounts of sunlight and shade. Check that the location's soil has low water retention.
Article: Although there are hundreds of named petunias, they tend to fall into four basic categories, which are determined by flower size and growth habit. Some of these types of petunias work better being grown in a container, while some are better suited to the garden.  Grandiflora have the largest flowers and are the most commonly-used type of petunia. Some have single blooms while others are doubles and are available in both upright and cascading varieties. Multiflora petunias have smaller flowers but have masses of blooms and provide big splashes of color. Milliflora grow close to the ground and have small flowers. They are easy to control and thus work well as an edging plant. Ground cover petunias spread and trail along the ground, from window boxes, and cover large areas quickly. This type will need more frequent watering. After you've chosen the type of petunia you want, you'll need to pick the petunias themselves. There are some things that you should look for in terms of the best bedding plants.  Choose plants with healthy leaves and visible fresh growth. Contrary to popular belief, plants with the most flowers on them are not the ones you should pick. Instead, pick plants that have a few flowers and lots of bushy growth. Pick petunia plants for bedding that are compact (not tall and leggy) because these will thrive better. All types of petunias need at least five to six hours of full sunlight per day, although they can tolerate some shade. The soil needs to be well-drained, although it doesn't have to be particularly nutrient-rich. Petunias work well in containers, as well as planted in the garden. However, if you're going to plant them in a container you will want to make sure that you use a soil-less mix (a soil-less mix is composed of things like peat moss, composted pine bark, or coir, as well as inorganic components like sand). Make sure to dig the soil so that it is nice and loose (allowing for better drainage). You want to both condition the soil and fertilize it to make it ready for petunias. If you're planting in the garden, condition the soil with organic matter like baled peat moss, leaf compost, or well-rotted manure. You'll need to spread this organic matter about two to three inches (5.1-7.6 cm) thick.  Incorporate the organic matter into the soil by using a garden fork to about the depth of eight to ten inches. This can help break up heavy clay soil, allowing for better water drainage or increase the ability of sandy soil to hold nutrients and moisture. Fertilize your soil by using a balanced fertilizer (like 8-8-8, 10-10-10, or 12-12-12) into your garden's soil. You'll want to do this at the rate of about two pounds per hundred square feet. When the season changes (early to mid-July) you'll want to give liquid fertilizer that's meant specially for flowering plants a try, at about every three weeks (although, weekly for spreading petunias). Now, if you're using a window box, or container, you'll need to mix timed-release fertilizer into the soil. Most petunia varieties require at least 12 inches (30.5 cm) between plants in full sunlight. If you have to use a shadier location, then go for several inches closer together (around 10 in or 25.4 cm). There are some exceptions to this rule to keep in mind.  Milliflora petunias can be placed closer together than the other types with as little as four to six inches (10.2-15.2 cm) between them. Spreading (or “wave”) petunias, on the other hand, should really be spaced as much as one and a half feet (0.45 m) apart. You want to begin bedding the plants in early spring to help acclimatize them to the outdoors. If you're planting them in the ground you should make sure to wait until after the danger of frost as past (or you can cover them at night to protect them from frost).  You want the soil temperature to be about 60 degrees F (15.5 degrees C). Colder than that and the petunia won't flourish. If it is really hot, make sure to provide some shade for the petunias. Although they love and thrive on lots of sun, too much can have an adverse effect on them.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Pick your type of petunia. Select your petunias. Choose the right place to plant them. Prepare the soil for planting. Space them correctly. Plant them in the right season.