Building a Pond

Water brings a new dimension to the garden. A well designed and properly constructed feature will enhance a property, and the soothing babble of flowing water aids relaxation and gives the garden a calm and pleasing atmosphere. A garden pond can introduce an entire hobby to the gardener, be it creating an interesting nature pond to encourage local wildlife, or building an extravagant, formal pond used for breeding and raising exotic Koi. Even a simple water feature, fountain, stream or waterfall can create intrigue and majesty in any modest garden.

Building a Pond Contents

Planning
Location
Design

Flexible Liner Ponds
Liner Attributes
Types of Pond Liner
Underlay
Calculating Size
Building a Liner Pond

Concrete Ponds
Building a Concrete Pond
Calculating Internal Area for Sealant

Waterfalls and Streams
Types of Waterfall
Waterfall Flow-rates
Operating Head

Pond Electricals
Building Controls Department Regulations
Wiring a Plug
Fuses
Electrical Equipment
Junction Box Wiring

Pond Lighting
Lighting Types
Bulb Types

Water Features
Fountains
Spitting Feature

Building a Nature Pond
Planning and Building
Planting
Fish
Maintenance
Expanding into a wildlife garden