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Top Five Fall Backyard Pond Purchases

Winter is a time for dormancy for your water garden, but the affects the weather has can be dangerous for the life within your pond. Luckily, there are ways to protect your pond from the adverse weather winter brings, so …

Top Ten Tips for Building Your Dream Backyard Pond

If you are looking for a way to turn your backyard into an escape from the everyday, you know a backyard pond is the way to go. And you also know that when installing a backyard pond, you need to … 

How To Install A Disappearing Water Feature
Disappearing Water Feature

  Disappearing water features can be created from almost anything. A glazed ceramic pot makes a good one, as does a large rock or a piece of granite. A disappearing fountain or bubbling rock makes a wonderful addition to your …

Installing A Disappearing Waterfall
disappearing waterfall

If you’re one of the many homeowners who want to learn how to install a disappearing waterfall, the information on this page is going to be incredibly helpful. Over the last few years, pond-free waterfalls have become very popular. A …

Adding Water to Your Pond
pond water

Once the pond is installed, you are ready to fill it with water. The pond water will need to be conditioned properly before adding fish and plants. Some people say, “I don’t need to add water conditioners to my natural pond. Why add …

Firestone EPDM Accessory Instructions
pond liner installation

Need to join two pieces of liner together using EPDM Pond Liner Tape or to repair a hole in your pond liner? This section shows you how with detailed illustrated instructions from Firestone Specialty Products. Downloads require Adobe Acrobat Reader. …

Pond Liner Installation
pond liner installation

Outline the shape of your pond with a shovel, adding an extra 1′ in all dimensions. Be sure to slope the side of your pond to add stability; after all soil is removed check carefully that the top edges of …

Water Garden Rock Calculations
pond rock

To calculate the approximate quantity in tons of rocks for your pond or water garden feature: Boulders in a pond = length x width /65 1/4″ to 3″ gravel in a pond = tons of boulders /0.45 Boulders in a stream = 3/4 ton …

How to Install a Garden Pond
new pond

Location • Sizing the pond • Sizing the equipment • Layout • Plumbing the falls • Excavating • Liner • Filter installation • Skimmer installation • Adding rock • Lighting • Plants • Testing • Finishing touches • Video part …

How to Make Your Own Pond
pond

Making your own pond involves finding pond supplies that work together to produce a healthy aquatic environment. The size and layout of your pond determine which pump you need, and the pump determines which filter and skimmer you need. Once …