Garden ponds are not difficult to install, pond liners can be used, or preformed garden ponds are available at many specialist pond shops and hardware stores. Some local council regulations may need to be met before installing a garden pond. A successful pond will be deep enough to allow plants and fish to have cool water, water flow is also essential to maintain a healthy garden pond.
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Installing a Garden Pond
       










Garden Ponds and Pools, Water Gardens and Water Garden Ideas.

 

A well designed water garden or pond adds a tranquil feature to your home and can add value to your property. A water garden can be a simple stand alone unit a precast pond or a waterfall, stream and pond combined. All you need to create a stream is a gentle slope and access to electricity for a pump to circulate the water, storm water can be captured from your roof and stored in a tank to feed or top up the stream. Consider the following factors

  • Slope:
    Usually a fall of about 30cm in 3m is enough for a stream to run.
  • Water loss:
    Water loss can be minimized by using a good quality pond liner to line both the pond and stream. Streamside planting to provide shade can also help minimize water loss through evaporation.
  • Rock:
    Rocks and stones lining the stream help give a natural look. Rocks around a pond also look great.
  • Pumps:
    Water flow is important, so a quality pump and filtration set up is essential. Pump suppliers can recommend an appropriate pump for the required water flow.
  • Overflow:
    It is essential to make provision for overflow. Connect you pond to an overflow pit or a stormwater drain (consult your local council for regulations)
  • Plants:
    No water garden is complete without plants.
    Astilbe, Dicentra, Lobelia, Aquilegia, Ferns, Hostas, Rhododendrons, Rodgersia, Water lilies all do well in damp conditions. Plants provide a more natural look as well as protection from sun.
  • Koi or 'Nishikigoi'
    Keeping fish in ponds is a popular hobby in many parts of the world, Koi, which are sometimes referred to as the 'Swimming jewels of the Orient' are the most popular od all pond fish.     Koi are a small japanese fish used in ponds for the color and movement that they bring.

Garden ponds are a great feature in any garden, and when you use specialist garden pond liners and provide shade for you pond by using appropriate garden plants water loss from garden ponds and other water features through seepage can be minimized. Ponds kits are readily available, these include preformed garden ponds made from UV stabilized PVC or similar products. A waterfall flowing into a garden pond is another element to consider adding to your garden pond design. Fountains can be another very worthwhile feature in any garden pond. We provide an outline as to the structure of a garden pond below.

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