We Show You How to Build a Small Duck Pond Ducks will make themselves at home in just about any reasonable container of water, from a large bowl to a swimming pool. If you are going to build a small duck pond specially for ducks, any construction method is suitable. Flexible pond liners probably offer…
How to Install a Preformed Pond Here I show you how to install a preformed pond in 11 easy steps just to prove that this is an easy project. I installed this in one day, easy! This type of preformed pond is undoubtedly the simplest and most foolproof of all, as the “precast” or preformed…
Informal Ponds & Pools Informal ponds & pools in gardens are typified by gentle curves and flowerbeds of irregular form; and the water gardens which accompany them may have the same kind of design. Straight lines and geometric shapes are out, symmetry is forgotten and rigid planting is frowned upon. Unless the architectural genre of…
Build a Water Feature Pond This attractive water feature pond, which combines a small pool and fountain, was constructed alongside a courtyard wall. It makes use of a small recess and has been rendered (plastered) and painted to match the existing wall. It measures less than one square meter (10 sq ft) in area, but…
Build a Pond With Planters Imaginative design and creative thinking will enable you to build this pond with planters which incorporates two planters and a fountain feature. This enchanting formal koi pond combines the benefits of a reflective water surface with the sight and sound of water. The ingenious fountain spillway was custom-made from glass….
Formal Face Brick Pond Step-by-step A formal face brick pond that is a reflective pond need not necessarily be large. Provided a portion of the water surface is kept clear of plant life, even the smallest pond can have dramatic, reflective qualities. This design, which was built by Penny with a little help from me…
Glossary of Pond Building Terms This is a glossary of terms that we have used throughout the website and will help you understand what the instructions are referring to in any of the building and construction pages. Aggregate Described as being ‘fine’ or ‘coarse’, aggregate is added to cement and water to give bulk to…
Formal Ponds and Pools The two basic garden types are defined as formal ponds and informal ponds. Formal ponds and pools and informal ponds and pools are classified in the same way. There is a tendency to refer to the formal version as a pool and the informal as a pond, which is not strictly…
Backyard Ponds & Pools Most Backyard ponds and pools are permanent features which are constructed using rocks, bricks, concrete and other materials. These structures can be set in the ground, raised above the level of the surrounding garden or patio, and have either a formal or informal appearance. Even a prefabricated pond or a pool…
Quantifying The Cost Of Your Pond Before you begin building or installing your water feature, it is sensible to ascertain exactly what the cost of your pond is going to be. Quantifying the Cost of Your Pond is an essential step before you even begin. While many of the items required may simply be priced…
What Materials Will You Need For Your Water Feature? Bricks and mortar, rocks and concrete, clay or even a simple plastic liner are materials that can all be used to build a water feature. Various precast units may be used as fountains, and there are ready-made ponds available which can be sunk into the ground….
To Finish off Your Water Feature or Pond Is Important Here is a list of useful items that you may need to complete your water feature and pond: Click these links below Ball Float Valve Pumps Pond Filters Garden Pond Lighting Garden Pond Plants Algaecide for Fish Ponds Once your water feature is complete, you…
The Best Pond Building and Construction Tips The construction materials chosen for your water feature will determine the best pond building and construction methods used. If you do not have the necessary skills, you may want to hire an artisan to assist you, or even employ a contractor to do the work. Always ask for…
Pool & Pond Building Basics You do not have to be an experienced builder to construct or install a water feature. There are various types of ponds which you can easily build yourself, as well as fountains and smaller features that take the minimum of time and effort, and very few skills. There are, however,…
Build a Fish Pond: The Options If you have never built a fish pond before you may be amazed to discover how many different methods you can use. For this reason the question of how to build a fish pond comes with many different and varied options. Click Here for a few ideas to inspire…
Preformed Ponds Are The Way To Go If you have absolutely no experience building fish ponds, and you want one now, then preformed ponds are the way to go. There are different types and sizes, although you may be limited by the specific fish pond supplies available in your area. Before you decide what kind…
Have Fun Building a Koi Pond You may consider DIY garden projects to be a lot of hard work, but building a koi pond can be a lot of fun. It is not just about the construction of the pond – or installation if you use a preformed pond – but also the pleasure of…