How To Build Natural Water Gardens Where water occurs naturally in the garden, very little maintenance is necessary except tidying up and weeding the area. Natural Water Gardens are usually easy to maintain. If indigenous moisture-loving plants are already present, the water will attract all types of wildlife without any effort on your part. In…
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…
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….
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…
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…
Creating & Building Your Own Backyard Pond Water can improve the look of any yard or garden, and so if you are planning to do some outdoor improvements, why not consider creating your own backyard pond? There are so many options when it comes to introducing water into the garden, the sky really is the…
All About Building Fish Ponds There are many different types of fish ponds and a wide variety of construction methods that you can use to build or install them. Your choice will depend partly on whether you are going to call in somebody to do the work for you or do it yourself. If you…