Turning a Pond into a Pool: An 8-Step Guide

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So you’ve decided to transform your unused backyard pond into a swimming pool. Whether you’ve just bought a house with a pond you’re not interested in keeping, or you’ve decided the upkeep just wasn’t worth it, with a little time, money, and effort, your forgotten pond can become a place for the entire family to … Read more

Can You Use DPM as Pond Liner? What to Consider

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Good pond liner can be expensive, and that can be a high barrier to entry for a lot of prospective pond owners. Luckily, the same damp-proof material used to waterproof concrete can also be used to hold water. DPM is short for damp-proof membrane, a class of waterproofing often used in construction to prevent water … Read more

Can you use roundup in a pond? (Important guide)

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Nobody wants to see their pond encroached upon by weeds. Keeping it protected is important, which raises the question: can roundup be used in a pond? Roundup should not be used in a pond as it contains the Surfactant polyethoxylated tallow amine, which is illegal in aquatic environments. By using Roundup in a pond, you … Read more