Pond Building 101
Building a Typical Liner Pond
Have you finally been bitten by the Pond Building bug. I know that for myself, after going on my first annual club Pond Tour about 1998, I made the decision to move forward with building a pond. I had attended many club meetings and asked many questions. Then, on Memorial Day holiday, 1999, I stuck and shovel in the ground and started digging. A month lather, I had a hole almost six feet deep and I was COMMITTED!
There is nothing quite so satisfying as putting your own sweat equity into your pond. For those brave souls who want the pleasure of saying "I built it!" when the neighbors or friends ask, I hope to provide some of the information you'll need to take the leap. For a start, check out this article from our Pond Building 101 series on Building a Liner Pond. Then, come to the club meetings and ask questions. Each yard is different, each homeowner is different, and each pond can be built to suit the needs of both.
Building a Typical Liner Pond
Have you finally been bitten by the Pond Building bug. I know that for myself, after going on my first annual club Pond Tour about 1998, I made the decision to move forward with building a pond. I had attended many club meetings and asked many questions. Then, on Memorial Day holiday, 1999, I stuck and shovel in the ground and started digging. A month lather, I had a hole almost six feet deep and I was COMMITTED!
There is nothing quite so satisfying as putting your own sweat equity into your pond. For those brave souls who want the pleasure of saying "I built it!" when the neighbors or friends ask, I hope to provide some of the information you'll need to take the leap. For a start, check out this article from our Pond Building 101 series on Building a Liner Pond. Then, come to the club meetings and ask questions. Each yard is different, each homeowner is different, and each pond can be built to suit the needs of both.
Kit Ponds - What to know before
you buy!
Kit ponds have gained considerable popularity because of their moderate price and quick installation, but beware of what lies just below the surface, and know what you're getting into before your write that check! Read About Kit Ponds before you take another step. Or better yet, join the club and get decades of experience and expertise.
Kit ponds have gained considerable popularity because of their moderate price and quick installation, but beware of what lies just below the surface, and know what you're getting into before your write that check! Read About Kit Ponds before you take another step. Or better yet, join the club and get decades of experience and expertise.
Filter Systems
Lava Rock Filters
Although lava rock filters were commonly used in older ponds, some still use this medium when building ponds to this day. Read this article on Lava Rock and associated problems when used for your filter system.
Lava Rock Filters
Although lava rock filters were commonly used in older ponds, some still use this medium when building ponds to this day. Read this article on Lava Rock and associated problems when used for your filter system.
A Major Construction
Flaw
We keep hearing it over and over again. Those who have built ponds without enough research are finding out that filling your pond with rock may look pretty, but this technique carries with it many unseen problems. Check out this articles of another person's view of this issue.
We keep hearing it over and over again. Those who have built ponds without enough research are finding out that filling your pond with rock may look pretty, but this technique carries with it many unseen problems. Check out this articles of another person's view of this issue.