Tweaking Your Backyard Pond




kyard ponds are not only for the filthy rich



individuals. Nowadays, even the simplest homeowner can



make their own backyard pond as luxurious as the



wealthy estates.





Once you get your back yard pond set up, it would



provide both fun and enjoyment. It also provides a



dwelling place for the fish, wildlife, aquatic plants



and flowers. It is a relaxing hobby that not only



provides relaxation but appreciation to Mother Nature



as well.





Plan Ahead





Building your own backyard pond may not be extremely



hard to built but thorough planning should be placed



in constructing one. The hardest part in building one



is digging the pond. It all depends on what type of



soil your region has. This determines how easy or how



strenuous the digging part would be.





The size and shape of the pond depends on your



preferences. It can be a small, preformed pond or one



that needs a pond liner that can hold up to seven



thousand gallons of water.





Location





Consider the location of your pond. Where would it be



best seen? Picture yourself sitting outside. What



location grabs your eye the most? Consider these



important elements. Is the water source situated just



nearby? Is your pond’s location a flat area? Is



electrical supply available? Keep in mind that these



are just some questions you need to be answered.





Equipment





Building a pond of any size requires a complete set of



tools. Now, take hold of these important equipment. In



building and constructing a pond, one must need a



water pump, a UV filter, a pond filter, and some pond



plants among many. Other must haves are the following:



a pond liner of appropriate size, an air diffuser,



pond lightings, a skimmer, the aquatic animals, and



fish food.





Cost





Another thing to consider in pond building is the



cost. Initially, constructing and maintaining the pond



could be quite expensive, that is with no doubt. But



there are now cheaper do it yourself kits available in



the market. Once it is finished, the enjoyment it



brings is worth it.





Another plus for the backyard pond is that it turns an



oh-so-boring piece of land into a thing of beauty. It



works best if you have the proper landscape to go with



your pond. Make your pond the centerpiece of your back



yard.





However, because of too many do-it-yourself



homeowners, they usually make mistakes. Following



these guidelines may help you avoid the pitfalls of do



it yourself backyard pond disasters.





Initially, it is important to incorporate your pond to



the current landscape of your backyard. This works



best for amateur landscapers who just wanted to get



right down to work. Do not let your pond detract the



beauty of your yard. Make it fit and not out of place.





To Sum It Up





Integrate your pond’s design to your landscape. Do not



make it lavish if you have a very simple backyard.



Take time to choose the design that may flatter the



overall landscaping.





Secondly, think of the essential requirements of a



pond. Do not place your pond in complete shade since



this will hamper the amount of sunlight to your pond.



Aquatic animals and plants need ample amount of the



warmth of the sun.





Finally, size does matter. Plant the size of your



pond. Do not place too much fish on a small pond.



Experiment on a variety of aquatic plants.





Provide luster and relaxation to your yard as well as



increase your property’s value. Make your backyard



more attractive and enjoyable by adding a backyard



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