We build Ponds of all types and sizes with fountains, waterfalls, lighting and other features. We also provide plants, fish and other accessories.
There are a number of things to consider before we start.
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Your location should have a minimum of 4 to 6 hours of sunlight. Ponds can be built in the shade but you will not get as much flower bloom from your plants.
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Check out the view. Where do you want to place the waterfall? It should be easily viewed from both outdoors and indoors.
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Do not locate under trees if possible. If you have to use a location under trees, make sure the tree is not one that drops debris all seasons long. If the tree drops only leaves, you can net the pond during the fall season.
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Do not locate pond in a low area of yard where runoff will end up in the pond. Run off from fertilized lawns or mulched areas pollute the pond and can cause problems with extreme algae.
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Lay out a garden hose the size and shape you desire and leave it for a few days. Live with it and imagine what it would look like.
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The interior of the pond should be designed with a gradual incline like stepping down a set of stairs. It is safer for children and pets. This will give you shelves to plant different kinds of plants. Lilies require deeper water than the marginal plants.
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Check out depth requirements in your community. Recommended depth is 2 feet in all areas of the country. We are not saying you can't go 3 feet, we just believe it is not necessary for survival of your fish.
