September 25th, 2009

A Koi Pond … in my iPhone!

Hey, who said that we should only write  about real ponds or how to build them? We would like also to bring you fun stuff that is somehow related to ponds. Talking about fun, we can’t be indifferent to the iPhone fever, not to mention the fact that I’m an iPhone addict myself, so here [...]

September 17th, 2009

Choosing a liner to fit your outdoor pond

Picking the right liner is a crucial step in pond building. Your choice will depend on the size of your outdoor pond, the shape you want it to be, and the amount you are willing to invest in your project. Most modern backyard ponds make use of either a pre-formed liner or a flexible liner.

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September 9th, 2009

Wildlife ponds – a natural option for backyard design

Pond building is becoming popular amongst homeowners these days – More and more people are discovering the joys of having your own water garden. But most of us when imagining an outdoor pond will envision a very “clinical pond“. We’re talking about bodies of water that run on pumps, and can generally be swimming pool replacements [...]

September 2nd, 2009

The first step in pond design: your pond style

One of the first decisions you need to make when starting a outdoor pond is about its general style. A well accepted pond design classification is to divide ponds into two types, formal and informal. But there are some exceptions to this rule as you will find out later in this post. Many aspects of [...]