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
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
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
Growing plants in a pond is essential, but what about the soil? It will make the water muddy and leave everything within the pond dirty. A clear pond with pretty plants is what we would all wish for, one that supports the fish and blossoms flowers each and every year. Planting plants in ponds can … Read more
There are a variety of reasons a pond can have a decreasing water level, but one of the many options is a leak in your pond liner. These can be replaced, and help your pond to retain its water. The best time to replace a pond liner is during the colder months of the years, … Read more
Picturing a quiet serene backyard and water pond is easy as you look out your back window. Wondering how and what a picture like that would cost to create would only deter from the imaginative moment, but it is important to consider important aspects like pond, fish, and family safety. Large bodies of water exceeding … Read more
You’ve been thinking about building a pond in your backyard. While it sounds nice having the pond up close where you can see it and enjoy it to the fullest, you’re also concerned about having it too close to your home. Small ponds holding less than 1000 gallons should be kept at a minimum of … Read more
You may have read in a forum that someone was trying out RID-X in their pond to clear some of the muck out. Is that a good idea, and does it work? Put Ridex (spelled RID-X) in your pond if you do not have any living organisms in the water or nearby the pond. RID-X … Read more
Every pond needs some kind of liner to help prevent leaking, erosion, and outside contamination. However, before you just choose the standard product, remember that there are lots of different options and alternatives for pond owners to consider. Materials like concrete, tarps, deflated pools/waterbeds, natural clay liners, butyl, and multiple variations of polyethylene (including high … Read more