October 18th,2009 Before building a pond,you should put a lot of thought into how big it will be. Size will affect every aspect of your pond building project,from construction time and cost,plant variety,fish choices and maintenance. Build large enough so that you have room to experiment,but not so much that it becomes [...] October 16th,2009 A secluded spot in your garden Defining the purpose of your outdoor pond will help you choose the perfect site to start your pond building project. A formal pond or fountain should be placed near the entrance of your house,where it can be admired by visitors. A pond designed for personal viewing works [...] October 11th,2009 A pond plan is a graphical representation of your pond building project. Depending on the scale and complexity of your proposed pond,the pond plan can range from a simple drawing to a thick stack of diagrams. While it is quite possible to skip this part of the process,making a pond plan can yield [...] October 2nd,2009 Digging your pond is the first step in transforming your pond building ideas into a reality. You need to make sure to gather all the necessary tools;shovels,a wheelbarrow,a level,planks,stakes,and materials for marking the outline of your pond. Liners and edging materials should also be kept close at hand in [...] September 17th,2009 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. [...] | |