Garden Pond Tips: 6 Basic Steps To Building A Garden Pond

Executive Summary by: Carlo Morelli

Building a garden pond is not just a matter of digging a hole, lining it with plastic and filling it with water.

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• Step 1 – Decide on where to build your pond.

Building a garden pond under a tree is unwise as the roots will continue to grow and could encroach upon the pond’s territory in the future.

• Step 2 – Prefabricated or do-it-yourself liner?
• Step 3 – Installation

Building a garden pond that will last for years means that all debris should be removed from the cavity to avoid punctures to the bottom of the pond.

• Step 4 – Decoration
• Step 5 – Add aquatic plants

If you’re building a garden pond that doesn’t have a pump, you should aim for plenty of plant life to keep algae growth under control.

• Step 6 – Install a pump and filter

Taking Care Of Your Beautiful Garden Pond

Executive Summary by: Anne Clarke

Autumn can bring challenges for pond care.

The first point I need to make about garden pond care in autumn leaves that fall into the pond will decay if not removed. If you have fish in the water, for great pond care, be sure to feed them less.

For your fishes, garden pond care is very important. A wheat germ based food is good fish pond care. Pond care spring and autumn food is an excellent choice for you to maintain your pond at this time of year.

For example: even if you have no fish in your pond, certain pond care is still especially important.

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