Although convenient and easy, chlorine is not the best option available for water features. There are many other options that can keep your water features looking clean and pristine. Chlorine, although effective in keeping water features clean, cause erosion and damage to the concrete. Fortunately, there are algaecides designed specifically for water features; which keep … Read more
The reason to fill in a garden pond may be for personal, safety, aesthetic visibility, among many others. No matter the reason, there will be a solution here for you. Fill in the hole left by your pond with large rocks, followed by gravel and loose dirt. This will ensure that minimal settling of the … Read more
You’ve been itching to make a pond in your backyard. Perhaps you are wanting a pretty addition to the landscaping in your yard, or perhaps you are a koi fish enthusiast. Whatever your reasoning, you now need to know how you can attach your pond liner to the wood deck that you will be attaching … Read more
Water features are delightful focal points for your yard. Here’s what you may need to know before installing one. Small water features such as tiny backyard ponds or fountains likely don’t require a permit since they are small enough that you can install them with your own money and own time. Larger projects such as … Read more
A pond in and of itself its a great addition to a backyard and home. It brings new plant and animal life and offers the calming sounds of water as you step onto your back porch. Adding a beach to that pond will only bring it up a level and add to the pleasing aesthetic … Read more
There are times when one pond liner just isn’t enough, but adding a second liner could cause some problems if it’s not properly placed. So, how can you seal two pond liners together? To join two pond liners together, there must be at least a 7″ overlap of the top two pieces. Coat the liners … Read more
A pump is a must for any pond owner. However, there might be a possibility that your pump is doing it’s job a little too well. Your pump probably has too much force behind it if your pond water is muddy or if your waterfall geysers rather than falls. This can happen if the pressure … Read more
If you’ve been wondering how easy it would be to join an old liner with a new one, it is as simple as you can imagine. To install a new pond liner over an existing one, you should drain the pond and remove everything in it, check the old liner for holes, choose a new … Read more
So you want to build a beautiful fountain in your back yard. What do you actually need to do? Hiring a contractor is too expensive but this is definitely something that you can do all on your own. Water features are able to recycle the water that’s in them indefinitely, meaning that they do not … Read more
Considering whether or you can, should you build your pond on sandy soil? Here’s a simple, easy to follow guide for you to follow. The process behind constructing your own pond in sandy soil can be broken up into three simple steps: Digging and excavating the soil for your pond, Constructing your ideal pond while … Read more