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A Landscape Masterpiece

A backyard pond is the kind of structure that can turn

your average backyard into a landscape masterpiece.

The pond is sometimes considered to be the centerpiece

of a yard. As the variety of inexpensive kits

increases in the gardening market, backyard ponds have

become popular to the public. Backyard ponds were a

luxury for only those who could afford it in the past.

However, with the current facilities available and

some effort from the home owners, building that

perfect backyard pond has become a luxury for all.

Unfortunately, in the rush of home owners to integrate

ponds into their home landscaping, several do-it

yourselfers have made mistakes. Building a pond is not

as easy as the market has made it to be. There are

several important factors to take into account before

and during the construction of the pond. The following

are some guidelines on how to build that perfect the

smart way. Remembering these key points will help in

reducing those mistakes that do-it yourselfers usually

make.

Tips and Tricks

First, let your backyard decide. The first question

that comes to mind is where to make the pond? In most

cases, home owners just find an open spot in their

yard and immediately start working. The result? Still

your own plain backyard with a pond. Home owners have

to integrate the pond into their existing landscape.

The pond will fail to compliment the overall design

and feel of the property. In situations like these,

the presence of a pond can actually diminish the

beauty of a home landscape

When considering in constructing a pond, take the time

to pick out a design and suitable spot that will

flatter the over all design of the yard. Don’t just

simply grab that shovel and dig on the first spot you

can find. Do a little research and if you still feel

that your own judgment and unique design is not

enough, ask some friends or your family members to

help you out. Remember two heads are better than one.

Second, consider the elements of your backyard. If you

are considering on breeding fishes, you may want to

rethink about placing that pond in a shaded area.

Warmth is an important element in maintaining fish

population. If the pond is placed near a tree, you may

find yourself in a position where you are constantly

cleaning leaves off the pond. The environment

surrounding your backyard will have a great impact on

the appearance and maintenance of the pond.

Lastly, size does matter. You need to make sure that

the size of the pond will meet your goals. Some may

build a small pond and place a variety of aquatic

plants and animals only to find out that the pond

cannot satisfy the necessities of the plants and

fishes. Another thing to consider carefully is the

depth of the pond. This is especially true for

landscapes in colder climates and ponds containing

fish. If the pond is built too shallow, it could

freeze completely. Proper depth should also be

considered when talking about size.

Building a backyard pond in you home can definitely

make it more attractive. It is a great way of making

out door living more colorful and enjoyable. If built

correctly, it can add a certain luster to the beauty

of a property and can raise the property’s value.

However, if done poorly, your backyard pond can be

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A pond may offer a number of benefits. It can be cool

and relaxing, visually appealing and it can provide

the local wildlife a watering point.

For Starters

It is imperative to know the reason why you are

building this pond before the actual construction.

Some individuals just wanted to put up these kinds of

projects without considering the comfort and safety of

the inhabitants of that pond. Evaluate first these

things before assembling your pond.

You can ask for advice from your pond professional or

read books that are concerned on pond kits and the

techniques of construction of ponds. Consult your

local pond contractors who have experience regarding

this field.

Now you can build your own fish pond following these

planning stages:

Consider the location.

Choose a site where your pond is not near existing

large trees. These vantage points will prevent root

problems as well as minimizing the problem of falling

leaves in your pond that may cause decaying and poor

water quality. Pond plants such as water lilies need

sunlight to grow. It is best to place your pond where

it can be exposed to sun but not too much as it can

over heat during mid afternoon or on hot days. A semi

shaded place with a good amount of light coming

through is sufficient enough.

Temperature extremes should be minimized on the pond.

If you intend on raising and keeping fish, it is

important to make the pond as deep and as large as

practical. However, deeper ponds may need to be fenced

to prevent accidents.

Design with purpose.

Consider electricity supply for pumps, filters, and

lights when designing your pond. It is also important

to look into the water supply and drainage.

Ponds must have an overflow area (a place located

below the rest of the pond height) to control where

the excess water should go. Overflowing may be caused

by overfilling the pond with water or from heavy rain.

Screen your overflow paths to prevent any escape of

small plants, fishes (and its eggs), and snails during

water additions and heavy rainfall. This may also

protect the local waterways from any possible escape.

This is especially important if there are non local

fish in the pond.

Complete preparation requirements.

It is essential to clean and rinse ponds before using

it since fish and other water plants are sensitive to

contaminants. “Curing” concrete ponds combined with

water changes, scrubbing, filling, and painting with

vinegar is also important.

Allow chloramines and chlorine to dissipate especially

if you used tap water to fill the pond. One can also

utilize a commercial chlorine neutralizer from pet

shops to solve this problem.

Ensure that all equipment such as fountains,

waterfalls, filters, and lights are working

satisfactorily before adding the fish and plants.

It is also better if you allow at least one week for

the plants to settle in the pond before adding the

fish. Clean up the pond regularly for dead leaves as

this will add unwanted excess nutrients to the water

and decay it as well.

Observe proper maintenance.

A said, keep the pond clean of fallen vegetation and

dead leaves. The frequency of cleaning will depend on

the amount of vegetation falling into the water and on

the tome of the year. Do the cleaning at the beginning

of spring before the temperature of the water starts

to rise.

Feed your fish and clean up the filters periodically.

Add water in the pond periodically. A normal garden

hose will do. However, no more than 10-20% should be

added at any time because of the chlorine levels in

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DIYs

Building the perfect pond for your backyard garden can

be a do-it yourself activity or you can hire a

professional to do it for you. It’s really not that

hard but does require some research and certain

knowledge about landscaping in order to get it right.

You need to get a good book and read up on it or ask

some friends and professionals about the idea of

building a pond in your garden. For now, here is a

brief discussion on how to build that pond that you’ve

always wanted in your garden.

Situate the Pond

Basically the first step to building a pond is to find

a suitable spot to dig a hole in your garden. The size

and depth of the pond should be proportional to size

of your garden. A liner will also be needed for the

pond. You can buy and place a prefabricated fiberglass

piece or have the choice free forming your pond with

rubber roofing material or similar to it. In any case,

a liner is a must for ponds to keep the water from

draining.

If you are planning to breed fishes in the pond, you

need to consider the depth. You have to make sure that

the pond is deep enough for the fishes. In colder

climates, the pond should be deeper than the frost

line and making sure that the fishes have still enough

room to go to.

Ponds should not be placed near trees, shaded, or low

areas. Plant life, especially lilies, and fishes need

the warmth of the sun. Falling leaves can also

accumulate fast and cause a cleaning nightmare. Low

areas cause large volume of rainwater runoff to enter

the pond. Rainwater runoff may contain chemicals

coming from pesticides and fertilizers which can be

harmful to pond plants and fishes.

Filtration

Building a pond also requires the owners to put some

thought on how to filter off the waste that

accumulates in it. A good thing to remember is that

the bigger the water area the better it can handle the

waste coming from the fishes. Keep in mind that you

will need to put some kind of substrate or gravel so

that a bacteria bed can build up and help maintain the

water in good quality. You can buy good filters and

gravel in your local pet stores.

If you are building a pond to keep a school of gold

fish or other kinds of fishes, wait until you have

covered the bottom with gravel and placed a good

filtering machine. Like an aquarium or a fish tank,

you should introduce a fish to the pond one at a time.

Allow some time for the environment of the pond to

adjust with the population. If you dump all of the

fish you intend to place in the pond, they probably

would not survive the environment because the natural

filtering of the bacteria will not be able to handle

the waste of the fishes and their food.

Filters can also help to ensure that your pond doesn’t

become a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Mosquitoes

lay their eggs on still waters, so anything that

agitates the eggs will help prevent the pond to become

a breeding ground. Filters help maintain the waters

clean but regular cleaning is still needed to maintain

the quality of the pond.

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