How To Make A Large Garden Pond
Take inspiration from natural ponds around you or in natural pond images.
How to make a large garden pond. A large backyard pond is usually considered one that holds 1500 to 3000 gallons of water and an extra-large one holds more than. Im astronomer inventor engineer green thumb photographer sailor musician technology expert and ninja. Lay your liner over the pit and begin to fill it with water.
Dig a trench around the edge of the pond for the overhanging pond liner to drop into. To make a backyard fish pond start by digging a hole thats around 3-5 feet deep. A decent size for a natural garden pond should not be less than 2 and a half meters in diameter.
Always always try to fill ponds with rainwater even if that means raiding local water butts. First dig about 1 ½ feet 40 cm off the entire surface then offset towards the inside by another 1 ½ feet 40 cm thus making the sides look like a large curvy staircase. Then have a pump and bottom drain installed in the pond which will oxygenate the water and keep it clean.
Next install a fountain or waterfall to help aerate the pond and add a filter and heater if you plan on keeping fish. Dig out an area of shallow ground big enough so that it wont dry out. To build a backyard pond start by using a spade or excavator to dig out the pond so its at least 7 feet by 4 feet across and 15 feet deep.
Talk to your garden centre about the liner best suited to your budget. This is a great way to create a pond without any digging or hassle. This portion will never freeze over winter and wont dry up in.
Fill up your pond with rainwater. Place the liner carefully in the hole and tuck the edge into the trench. Dont worry about trimming your liner just yet.