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How to Build a Pond and Waterfall in the Backyard
To prepare for winter or to clean the pond, most pond owners occasionally pump out the water. To make your pond easy to pump dry, slope the floor gradually toward a sump hole. That way, you can set a pump in a single spot to discharge all the water. Make the sump hole dish-shaped and no more than 3 in. Read more…
How to Buld a Pond – Build Your Own Backyard Pond
Stack stones at the rear of the hole to form the waterfall. A good rule of thumb is to build it to about 12 to 18 in. above the water level. Set the waterfall weir in place atop a large, flat rock (the spillway stone) that is tipped forward slightly. Connect the weir's hose to the pump's hose coming out of the pond. Read more…
How to Build a Pond or Water Garden in Your Yard
Starting along the edge, dig out a trench for the edging to a depth of 9 to 12 inches. Then remove all dirt within the pond area by layers, digging from the center outwards. Dig 2 inches deeper than the pool depth to allow for sand underlayment (less for other materials). Create a spot to overwinter plants and fish. Read more…
