Buying And Installing A Preformed Pond

Adding a pond to your garden is a great way to add value to your property. It’s also very enjoyable to sit by a pond in the evening and enjoy being outdoors. Whether you want a large pond with a fountain and koi carp or just a small pond to add a water feature to your garden, there are a few ways to make creating your own pond from scratch a little easier.

One of the best ways to speed up the pond creation process is by using a preformed pond liner. Using a preformed pond eliminates the need for digging a large hole, lining it correctly with pond liner, or reinforcing the sides of the pond, especially if you are using a rigid pond liner. These can be purchased in the size and shape the homeowner desires, and simply placed into the ground. Then all that is needed is water and the correct pump, and the pond is ready to be decorated or enjoyed.

Preformed garden ponds come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and styles. There is a limit to how large preformed pond liners come. If you’re planning on building a pond that is 60 ft wide and 10 ft deep, you wont be able to use a rigid pond liner. But they generally come in sizes up to 100 gallons, and it’s not impossible to find liners that are larger than that. You also will not be able to make a completely custom shape with these liners, but with creative decoration you can make your pond appear to be any shape or configuration you’d like.

To start out, decide what size and shape pond you’d like to make. Choose something that will be complementary to the natural surroundings of the area you’re installing the pond in. Curvy or kidney shaped ponds look good in wooded areas or natural style gardens, while perfectly round ponds look better in a more ordered environment. Also consider what you want to grow in your pond. Smaller ponds can only support a small amount of plants or fish, and some plants can’t grow in small ponds at all. When choosing your liner, consider the durability. Rigid pond liners often hold up to freezing and weather longer than flexible pond liners. Rigid liners can also be very affordable, but don’t be tempted to buy the cheapest one available unless you’re sure it will hold up for many years. Pulling the broken pieces of a liner out and trying to replace them can be very difficult.

Once you have your liner chosen and your location determined, all that is left is the digging of the hole. You will need to dig your hole slightly larger than the size and shape of the preformed mould for the best results. Once your liner fits the hole, leave it a few inches above the surface of the ground. When you add the water the liner will sink, becoming level with the ground surface. Don’t dig your hole too far in advance, as rainfall can distort the shape and size of it. Once your rigid pond liner is in the ground and full of water, it’s ready for the pump to be installed. Then any desired plants and fish can be added, and decorative rocks, plants, and other materials can be added to hide the edge of the pond liner.