Create a Garden Pond | |
The project is extensive, involving several steps: excavating the site, setting and leveling the pond, layering the bottom with sand to fill the voids in the liner, running an electrical line to connect a pump and filter that circulates the water and finally adding water plants. You'll need to have on hand a shovel, spade and wheelbarrow and a supply of rocks or landscaping material to cover the edges. If heavy-duty yard work and running an electrical line isn't your strong suit, hire a contractor. You can concentrate on the fun part of choosing and growing the water plants in the pond. Tip: Choose a location that gets six-to-eight hours of sunlight. |