Water Ponds – Installation
You can put in the backyard pond anytime the ground is not frozen or too wet. If you are using pre-formed liner, dig a hole to correct depth and slightly wider. Insert the liner, make sure it is level and sits securely in the ground. Hoarding on the side. Add water, pump, and plants. Complete landscaping around the pool.
If you use a PVC liner, plan at least a weekend to install and landscape.
The steps to install a pond with a PVC liner:
1. Determine the location of your pool.
2. Using a hose or rope, lay out your forms pools in the soil.
3. Once you are satisfied with the shape, start digging. humus stockpile so that you can use it to landscape around your pond.
4. The plan becomes part of your pool at least 18 to 24 inches in, 24 to 36 inches is even better. This will allow you a greater diversity of plants and live fish in the pond. You may want to form around the inside of the pool at various depths to place the pot-pot of different aquatic plants. Making level is about 12 inches wide to accommodate the pot.
5. Remove stones from the excavated area.
6. To help prevent puncture the plastic, place one-inch layer of damp sand in the excavated area.
7. Spread the plastic liner in the hole. Let the drooping soft in the hole. Put some rocks or bricks around the edges to hold it in place.
8. Slowly start filling your pond. The weight of water will help smooth out the liner. Remove rocks holding the edges to allow liner to conform to the edge of the hole. Smooth out wrinkles but do not pull too tight. You can walk on the liner if you remove your shoes.
9. Completion of the pond by placing rocks around the edge to safely hold the liner in place.
10. Install pump and filter, if desired. Many small pump built-in filters. For larger pools, a separate pump and it may be necessary. Make sure the filters and pumps are sufficient for the volume of water in your pool. Pumps not only add interest, but are important in adding oxygen to the water. If you want a fountain or waterfall in your pond, you will need a pump for water circulation.
11. Let the pool sit for a few days before adding fish and plants. This allows you to vaporize the chlorine from the water. The chemicals are also available that will quickly neutralize chlorine and other harmful compounds.
12. Place plants at various depths and add fish.