| Creating backyard ponds can be a lot of work, but | | | | or a garden hose. |
| well worth it. Also, if you plan accordingly you could | | | | Level the pond's edges after digging. |
| eliminate back breaking work in the future. There are | | | | If you are creating a koi pond, it must be at least 3 |
| loads of sites and books to use as a reference for | | | | feet deep to provide room for mobility. |
| creating a backyard pond. | | | | The last and final quick backyard pond tip is to |
| However, here are a few do it yourself backyard | | | | plan....plan....plan...before you do anything. I can not |
| pond tips: | | | | stress this enough. |
| Find a spot for the backyard pond that will get at | | | | Sit down and think about what kind of pond you |
| least six hours of sunlight. | | | | want. This will help you establish estimated material |
| When creating your backyard pond do not pick a | | | | costs and determine the best location for the pond. |
| spot under or to close to trees (planting around trees | | | | Things to think about when planning: |
| will create extra work in pond clean up because of | | | | Do you want a running water fall? |
| leaves and sticks). | | | | Do you want goldfish? |
| For convenient care create the backyard pond with | | | | Do you want water plants? |
| built in dirt steps. | | | | How much are you willing to spend? |
| Leave workspace all around the pond for easier | | | | Do you have dogs or cats? (Pets should be |
| access for cleaning. | | | | considered when planning a pond with fish) |
| Extend the liner to prevent plant overgrowth. | | | | What would you do with water plants when fall and |
| Use flat stones to make a mower friendly trim. | | | | winter seasons come? |
| Protect the liner with underlayment | | | | Where to buy materials? |
| Lay out the size and shape of your pond with rope | | | | |