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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 …

Where To Build A Pond
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How do I decide where to install my new pond? Take a good look at your yard and make sure that the location of the pond can be enjoyed from any decks and windows. Pull out the garden hose and create the …

Pond Liner Size Calculator / Pond Volume Calculator
garden pond

Determine the size pond liner you will need for your pond or waterfall and learn how to measure your pond.

Pond & Water Garden Electrical Cost Calculator
water garden

Determine how much it will cost to run your pond pump each month.

Head Pressure Calculator
waterfall

Determine how many feet of head you will have in order to select the right pump.