Assemble a Precast Fountain Feature Perhaps the most popular fountains are those which comprise a precast pond and some kind of ornamental structure with pedestal which sits in it and stands against a wall. Like the BirdBath Fountain, these are easy to erect and the myriad of designs available make them suitable for most applications….
Build a Splashing Waterfall A charming, natural-looking splashing waterfall links two ponds constructed at different levels of a sloping garden. Both ponds were built with concrete and then plastered, and a series of rocks cemented into place around the edges to hide the structure. Plants further soften the effect. The rocks which form the course…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
All About Building a Pond: 6 Things You Need to Know If you are planning on building a pond, you will need to decide what materials to use, how to make sure that the pond holds water, and then what style the pond should be. All these factors will affect your project both in terms…
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…
Why You Should Build a Fish Pond Good Reasons to Build a Fish Pond. For centuries water has been a source of fascination and inspiration to people of all cultures. For example in ancient Egypt when pleasure gardens were created along the banks of the River Nile, water soon became the most important component. But…