How To Make Backyard Pond

You now know why choosing a liner could be a benefit to your backyard pond and how to install a pond properly.

How to make backyard pond. Only dig the terrace in areas where you plan to put plants. Purchase the pump and fountain desired for your size pond and follow the instructions given for your brand to correctly install it. To make a backyard fish pond start by digging a hole that s around 3 5 feet deep.

Keep your aquatic plants in pots or root sacks and you can move them to the deep water in the fall. If you plan to add fish to the pond balance the sun with some shade during the hottest part of the day by adding water lilies or lotus pads plants or shrubs or a portable shade screen. To build a backyard pond start by using a spade or excavator to dig out the pond so it s at least 7 feet by 4 feet across and 1 5 feet deep.

Of water hardy plants will survive in even the coldest climates. If you plan on keeping fish in your pond make sure it s at least 4 feet deep. Lay out the size and shape of your pond with a rope or garden hose.

Finish off by using a rake or garden hoe to clear debris from the base and walls then cover the bottom entirely in sand. Large waterfalls will need tiers so determine the location and height of the highest point then use flat rocks bricks blocks or stones to build elevation and set each tier. A more convenient method is to create a deep area in your pond.

Consider sun and shade. The necessary water depth depends on your climate and plants. The more direct sunlight the pond receives each day the more choices of water plants you have.

Next create a plant terrace by digging a 1 foot wide shelf 8 inches deep inside the rope outline. Placed in 3 ft. This will complete your pond.