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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.
 September 9th,2009 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 if only they didn’t have fish swimming around in them. Rarely,though,you find a highly entrepreneurial individual in the pond building community that decided to introduce a wildlife pond into his backyard design. Natural EcosystemsThink of a wildlife pond as a natural,self-sustaining ecosystem in itself. An undisturbed corner of your garden where nature is back in full control and you are only the sponsor and observer of such beauty.
What are the steps for creating natural backyard ponds? Let’s go over some general guidelines:Continue reading Wildlife ponds –a natural option for backyard design September 2nd,2009 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 your pond will affect its perceived overall style,like the shape of the pond,the materials used,plants arrangements and quantity and special pond features.  A formal pond at the Butchart Gardens As in many design decisions,your personal taste and creativity will take a major role in choosing a specific pond style,but remember that a pond is not an isolated element in your property;when finished,a pond should be in harmony with your garden and house. For example,formal ponds tend to include elements such as clean and straight marble edges,statues and symmetrical arrangements making them clearly man-made –such a pond would look odd in a country style house with a rich and dense planted garden. Consider the atmosphere your garden already have or will have with a pond in it. On one side,formal ponds are clearly influenced by the architectural design of your home or garden and could be influenced by historical associations. On the other side,you can build a pond informal in design influenced by nature and blending with the natural surroundings of your property. August 25th,2009 This is the second post of the series that will discuss a number of important points to consider before starting your own pond. You can check the first post about first using your imagination to make a pond. This time we will talk about a very critical topic,your family’s support for the pond building project. We will go over some topics that could be used as positive arguments and may help convince your family members;including ideas on how to approach the subject from different points of view. Family support for your pond project is very important
So let’s start going over some good arguments: Continue reading Before you begin building a pond –part 2 –Convincing… August 13th,2009 We are starting a tradition with this post. Now and then we will publish pond related images and videos to spark your imagination on different stages of you hobby. Use them as inspiration for your planing stage or as improvement references. Look for design ideas,from pond shapes to plant arrangements. Take notes on pond illumination and special features. Or just enjoy them for their beauty. Here is the first one. Although this seems to be a test for a video camera,this is one of the best filmed sequences on an outdoor pond we could find recently. Enjoy the gorgeous and simple design of this pond,the well integrated plants arrangements and the beautiful close-up shorts of water-lilies and the wildlife it attracted. | |||||||||
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We are not trying to overstate it. Building a pond on your garden or backyard is a project that will have an impact over a number of aspects in your household,and for this reason before you begin working on it –some family talks are in place. A pond is something that will be enjoyed by the whole family,it will be a important part of your family’s garden –make sure you have taken into account their preferences,wishes and opinions. The building process will take a considerable amount of your free time,a time that was probably allocated to other family activities –having the family support,their understanding or even their active help can change the whole pond building experience.