Modern preformed fiberglass ponds. Best for a small garden pond.
Preformed ponds can be used as built in ponds or above-ground ponds. For superb natural effect the best these days are fiberglass preformed ponds. Building backyard ponds becomes simplicity itself using this kind of pond because they come complete with built in rock edgings as you can see below.
Preformed
ponds cost the least overall if you want a built in pond. Not only are the total
costs of preformed ponds lowest the difficulty of installing edgings is
removed completely. The job is also finished in a fraction of the time it would
take if the edging had to be done separately or if a flexible liner was to be
used. The strength of fiberglass preformed ponds allows them to be used for both
in-ground and above-ground garden pond installations.
You can also do away with digging completely by buying above-ground preformed ponds. This makes preformed ponds ideal for patio or even indoor preformed ponds.
The alternative to fiberglass preformed ponds are flexible plastic EPDM or Butyl rubber garden pond liners. These garden pond liners need much more attention to detail to complete and require some skills not required for installing preformed ponds.
One of the disadvantages of preformed ponds is that they are rather small and also take note that when one of these preformed ponds is seen in the garden center it might look quite big but once installed in the ground it will appear much smaller. You might be disappointed in the actual install finished pond.
Small garden ponds are quite often the best way to really see if you want to become an enthusiastic pond keeper or not. In many cases because of the size of location available there is little option but to install a small pond and in these cases preformed water garden ponds are ideal.
Whatever you decide to do here are the essential basic tips for any pond project ...
Site the pond so you can view it from a window in the house. You are building the pond to enjoy and if you can't see it most of the time it's a pity. You'll also be able to keep an eye open for herons and other predators.
Keep any excavated soil for building a waterfall
Do add aquatic or water garden plants to your pond ... these provide shade and protection for fish and add another dimension to your pond project and your enjoyment of it. Plants help reduce nutrient build up and thus help with algae control.
Don't put your pond too close to deciduous trees and especially certain types that might be poisonous ... willow, elder, poplars, laburnum, yew and oak.
Protect the pond from wind wherever you can
You'll need electric power so take this into consideration at the planning and layout stage
Be aware of safety considerations for children and animals
Don't install the pond in a boggy area of your garden or one where rain water can easily run into the pond. Don't be afraid to ask for help ...
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Choosing between preformed ponds and liners
Preformed Ponds for consideration in construction & landscaping ideas
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Size limitation. The largest sizes of plastic pools are difficult to install level. Very large fiberglass pools are also very heavy. |
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Seem easier to install in loose uneven ground. For the very large fiberglass pools, installation is not a one-person project. |
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Easier to keep clean but can look sterile and plasticy in a natural environment. |
Flexible Liners for consideration in construction and landscaping ideas
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Can be any shape and any size ... most people prefer this route because each situation is unique. Maybe you want the pond in a corner for example or maybe you want to create a wild life type of pond with a gently sloping beach effect. |
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The ideal flexible liner pond will need a skeletal framework of blockwork or concrete. This si very important if you have to cope with loose sandy soil or uneven sloping ground. |
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Marginal plant shelf can be where ever you choose and by creating a V notch around the upper edge of the pond you'll have the perfect bog plant area.. |
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Easily incorporate such features as beaches, jetties, decking, stonewalls, brick or wood facing. In a coiuple of words flexible liners bring great felexibility to your landscape and construction project. |
For larger ponds above 600 litres or about 120 gallons flexible pond liners are the right choice.
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I have read your book with interest and have found it most interesting. I wish I had read it before constructing my pond Gordon Powell |
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