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1. Measure Your Area.
First of all you need to measure
how large are you area. Then you need to identify which area your pond to be
put in place. Make sure the area selected has an access, easy for maintenance
and of course it is good in location (nice view). If you're going to use a filter or pump, make
sure there is an electric power supply available. A good tips for you to follow, please do not
build your pond under a tree or a place that is difficult to access because
this require a complex design, it will involve an additional maintenance and
extra cost.
2. Do Marking For Area Selected.
You can do some marking and
sketch out the area of your pond. You can draw on a piece of paper first, make
you study and finalize your design. Once you have confirmed, you can transfer
it on the location you have decided. You can use any existing material to do
marking such as a rope, extension cords or garden hoses to lay out the outline
of your pond and streams. Ask help from your family members, you need to adjust
the size and shape until you are happy with the look. Also make sure you leave
enough surrounding area around you pond for adequate landscaping. If everything
is satisfactory, take the spray paint and use it to paint the outline of your
pond. Make sure the paint color is correct so that you can have a good marking.
3. Pond Excavation.
Basically to excavate the pond is
not so difficult. Everything is depends on your landscape pond design. If your
pond design is small and simple you just can dig your pond with ordinary shovel
only. Otherwise if your ponds design involving a big area and a bit complex you
can rent a back hoe for the job. If you plan to have a plant shelves in your
pond than your pond should be dug with a variety of depth. In order for you to
build these shelves, you need to hand dig the edges of the pond with a shovel
to get the chiseled edges you desire. It is advisable on having your perimeter
edge 3" to 5" (7-12cm) over the desired water level of the pond. Your
pond depth is recommended to have at least 2 feet deep. A good tips for you to
follow, please verify that there are not any buried utilities such as water
pipe line, gas line or etc near the area you plan to dig.
4. Make a Pond Slither (Skimmer).
The function of skimmer is to
ensure your pond water level is always at the correct level when it is full.
While you are digging your pond you can at the same time dig a place for skimmer.
The perfect set up is having the water level 1" (2.5cm) below the top of
the throat in the skimmer. Once your water level has been determined, you
should set the height for the skimmer. You should have your skimmer nearly
directly across from your filter or the discharge of your stream in order to
provide good flow and allow the skimmer to work its best.
5. Pond Underlayment Installation
Before installing you just check your newly
excavated area to make sure it is free of any sharp objects that could puncture
the liner. Once you satisfactory you can start with the installing project. For
you to install the underlayment is very easy. You just unfold and place the
underlayment into the pond. If there is more than one section, be sure to
overlap them a few inches. Do your best to make the underlayment conform to the
shape of your pond and plant shelves. Do not trim the extra underlayment until
you have filled the pond.
Now your pond is ready to be full
with water. You just need to add your accessories to the pond and start to do
landscaping around your pond. You can start to add suitable plants, flowers or
maybe a fish. You can do your own research and find more tips on how to
decorate your ponds.
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