Backyard Pond
Backyard Pond
Where to Put a Backyard Pond
Consider locating your backyard pond where you can see it from a deck or patio. Have it blend in with its natural surroundings. Elevate the soil around the backyard pond slightly so that excess water will flow away from the backyard pond, not into it. Make sure that...
Pond Liners
Pond liners keep water from seeping into the soil. Even in heavy clay soils, a pond liner is necessary. You can buy rigid pond liners in a variety of shapes. These are durable and may include built-in waterfalls. Many are quite small. If you want a larger pool or...
Installing a Backyard Pond
You can put in a backyard pond anytime the ground is not frozen or overly wet. If using a preformed liner, dig a hole to the correct depth and slightly wider. Insert the liner, making sure it is level and sits securely in the ground. Backfill around the sides. Add...
Choosing and Establishing Pond Plants
1. Consider the following when selecting backyard pond plants: -How deep is the backyard pond? This will be a factor in establishing pond plants and their survival over winter if you live in colder regions. Some species need a minimum depth of 2 to 3 feet to...
Adding Pond Fish and Pond Scavengers
Consider stocking your backyard pond with native pond fish. They are fun to watch and help keep the pond free of unwanted insects. Most small backyard ponds will warm up quickly in the summer, so make sure you stock with pond fish that can tolerate elevated...
Pond Maintenance
Algae is a common problem in many newly established backyard ponds. The water often becomes an unsightly green after a few days. While your first instinct is to drain the pond and start over, this only prolongs the problem. Once a backyard pond is "balanced," algae...
Pond Safety
Locate the backyard pond where it is unlikely to attract unattended children. Check local safety ordinances to determine if a fence is required for the specific depth and size of your backyard pond. Check local building ordinances for...
Where to Put a Backyard Pond
Consider locating your backyard pond where you can see it from a deck or patio. Have it blend in with its natural surroundings. Elevate the soil around the backyard pond slightly so that excess water will flow away from the backyard pond, not into it. Make sure that...
Pond Liners
Pond liners keep water from seeping into the soil. Even in heavy clay soils, a pond liner is necessary. You can buy rigid pond liners in a variety of shapes. These are durable and may include built-in waterfalls. Many are quite small. If you want a larger pool or...
Installing a Backyard Pond
You can put in a backyard pond anytime the ground is not frozen or overly wet. If using a preformed liner, dig a hole to the correct depth and slightly wider. Insert the liner, making sure it is level and sits securely in the ground. Backfill around the sides. Add...
Choosing and Establishing Pond Plants
1. Consider the following when selecting backyard pond plants: -How deep is the backyard pond? This will be a factor in establishing pond plants and their survival over winter if you live in colder regions. Some species need a minimum depth of 2 to 3 feet to...
Adding Pond Fish and Pond Scavengers
Consider stocking your backyard pond with native pond fish. They are fun to watch and help keep the pond free of unwanted insects. Most small backyard ponds will warm up quickly in the summer, so make sure you stock with pond fish that can tolerate elevated...
Pond Maintenance
Algae is a common problem in many newly established backyard ponds. The water often becomes an unsightly green after a few days. While your first instinct is to drain the pond and start over, this only prolongs the problem. Once a backyard pond is "balanced," algae...
Pond Safety
Locate the backyard pond where it is unlikely to attract unattended children. Check local safety ordinances to determine if a fence is required for the specific depth and size of your backyard pond. Check local building ordinances for...
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