Having a pond on your property will add a calming, beautiful touch to the property. Before you go out and purchase everything that you need for the pond, take a few minutes to read the following tips.
The first thing that you need to do is make a plan. You need to be sure that the area where you would like to install the pond has stable soil. You need to be sure that plants that are in the area will not cut the liner. You also need to be careful about where the pond will be located since you need a balance of sunlight and shade, especially if the pond will have fish.
You do not want to just start digging a hole and then add the liner without really thinking about how deep it will be. It is important to determine the depth so that plants and rocks can be placed properly and so that fish can be healthy. For example, you need to make sure that certain areas of the pond will have enough depth so that the fish will be able to hibernate during the winter months. Part of the plan you come up with may include a nice cascading waterfall. Of course, this will add some work, but it will definitely add to the beauty of the pond. The waterfall can be combined with some sort of filtration system to make sure the water stays clean. This means that you will likely have to do less pond or lake algea removal.
It is important to learn about the maintenance that will be required for your pond. It is never a wise idea to start a pond project thinking that they are completely maintenance free. Many have found that it is actually easier to take care of a larger pond as opposed to a smaller one. The more water there is in the pond, the more nature can take over and regulate the water quality. Also, you will need to regularly clean pump filters and feed the fish.
If you live in an area where the winters can be quite harsh, you will need to make sure that you winterize the pond at the right time of year. It is not a wise idea to drain the pond. Fish will be able to hibernate under the ice. If the water is moving, it is not likely that the pond will freeze solid. This will also protect the liner during the cold winter months.