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1. Select a location. Most plants prefer
4 to 6 hours of sunlight. Good drainage
and access to electrical power is a must.
2. Standing inside the pond, mark the pond's
perimeter in the ground using an edger or
flat shovel.
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3. Dig a corresponding hole a little larger
and deeper. Make sure the excavation has
a firmly compacted base.
Note: For our molded shelf ponds, simply
replicate the pond's contour within the
excavation, making sure to fully support
the shelf with tightly packed sand or dirt.
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4. Bed the pond on a layer of sand, then
level. Once the pond is leveled, backfill
with loose dirt or sand between pond and
excavation, stopping at the halfway mark
between excavation base and pond's flange.
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5. Commence filling with water slowly and
continue backfilling. Gauge your timing so
the filling and backfilling steps are finished
together. If water is chlorinated, allow 24
to 48 hours before adding plants and/or fish. |
A layer of washed, lightly colored stone may
be arranged within the pond prior to stocking.
Dirt and sediment will rest upon the rocks, becoming
less noticeable. Landscape with rocks, plants,
fountains or low voltage lighting as your mood
suggests. Combine two or more ponds for a larger,
more dramatic presentation.
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