DIY AT HOME - Do it Yourself Backyard Pond Tips $$$

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Creating backyard ponds can be a lot of work, but well worth it. Also, if you plan accordingly you could eliminate back breaking work in the future. There are loads of sites and books to use as a reference for creating a backyard pond.

However, here are a few do it yourself backyard pond tips:

Find a spot for the backyard pond that will get at least six hours of sunlight.

When creating your backyard pond do not pick a spot under or to close to trees (planting around trees will create extra work in pond clean up because of leaves and sticks).

For convenient care create the backyard pond with built in dirt steps.

Leave workspace all around the pond for easier access for cleaning.

Extend the liner to prevent plant overgrowth.

Use flat stones to make a mower friendly trim.

Protect the liner with underlayment

Lay out the size and shape of your pond with rope or a garden hose.

Level the pond's edges after digging.

If you are creating a koi pond, it must be at least 3 feet deep to provide room for mobility.

The last and final quick backyard pond tip is to plan .... plan .... plan ... before you do anything. I can not stress this enough.

Sit down and think about what kind of pond you want. This will help you establish estimated material costs and determine the best location for the pond. Things to think about when planning:

Do you want a running water fall?

Do you want goldfish?

Do you want water plants?

How much are you willing to spend?

Do you have dogs or cats? (Pets should be considered when planning a pond with fish)

What would you do with water plants when fall and winter seasons come?

Where to buy materials? (Do not be afraid to shop around for good deals)

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