How To Start A Small Garden Pond
If viewing it from all sides place in the centre.
How to start a small garden pond. The centre of my hole is about 15cm deeper than the small area at. If youre viewing the pond from one direction place the taller plants at the back. A pond between 2000L to 5000L is a good size to start for a beginner as it is big enough for a couple of small fish and is a more manageable size.
I made my above-ground pond by building a raised garden bed and inserting a prefabricated pond form like the one pictured above also called a rigid pond liner. You might even see a bird having a bath. Use a straight plank of wood and a spirit level to make sure your sides are reasonably in line across the pond.
Create a deep part and a shallow part in your pond. First mark out your pond on the ground with a rope or hosepipe and then get digging. Add bacteria to your pond to maintain a healthy bacterial colony.
Remember to include some shallow areas in your pond. In order to stock your garden pond with fish you will need to make sure the pond is large enough to support the fish you intend to introduce. Dig out an area for your pond according to the plan that you are following The space you dig should have a depth of at least 2 feet Line the interior of the pond with the pond underlayment and liner Install a high-quality filter system.
These galvanized water troughs are a popular choice right now. Fill the container two-thirds with water. Use a hand trowel to shave off a little more if some areas are higher than others.
70 of our ponds have been lost and with that a lo of native wildlifeHowever obviously its not always a good idea if you have predator animals young children or other issues. Many people start with a small pond and quickly upgrade to larger one once they discover the fun and serenity that a pond brings to a back yard. Fish need a certain amount of space as well as variation in depth.