I need all help. How do i dig my own pond. What will i need. What do i do to stop water from disolving into the ground! HELP ME!!
2007-08-10 11:49:20 · 7 answers · asked by ? 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Take a look at any of the pond-building websites!
If you intend to build a fish-pond, basically you dig a VERY big hole (much bigger than you might expect) prepare the ground and then put a pond-liner in (buy a good quality one and make sure there is nothing sharp underneath when you lay it). You will need to get the soil removed - you're talking about a good couple of tons of earth. Then you add the water and you'll probably want a pump and UV filter.
2007-08-10 12:01:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get a pond resource book from the library first.
The pond can be dug with a shovel if it's a small water garden one, if it is a large farm pond that will require machines and some hard work. make sure you don't hit any underground services so call your pipe locator service first.
You have to line the pond with a liner of some sort to hold the water, this can be clay in the case of the farm pond or pvc plastic (not polyethelene) or edpm rubber...make a plan then get your wallet out and get after it...it's fun!
2007-08-10 19:08:21 · answer #2 · answered by Michael S 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check on local regulations governing ponds, pools, swimming and wading pools, etc. Some areas are very strict on even small ponds. You may require fencing and other safety devices.
There are kits available for building your own pond. These kits contain a liner (solid for very small ponds and flexible for larger ponds), pump and some other accessories.
Look for them at garden centres, building supplies, hardware stores, etc.
Tools depend on the size of the pond. If it is a decorative pond up to 10 feet (3 meters) in diameter and no deeper then 2 feet (0.6 meter), a shovel, wheel barrow, hoe, rake.
Most areas have special regulations on water holes, ponds etc deeper than 2 feet (0.6 meter)
Larger ponds, you will want a skid steer (bobcat with bucket), rake, hoe and shovel. You want to hire a contractor for large ponds.
Good Luck.
2007-08-10 19:03:53 · answer #3 · answered by Comp-Elect 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We have had two ponds dug out, and one already existing, and we had the same problem of water seepage. A good product to use is an expanding clay material that actually seals your pond. It is called sodium bentonite, and you just pour it into your pond before or after it is filled. Read more at this website.
2007-08-11 04:30:37 · answer #4 · answered by zack_retz 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it's very easy, just dig it the shape and size you want. make sure it level and most important, depending on where you live, dig slightly below the frost line. I live in the mid-atlantic and we usually have mild winters, but to be on the safe side we dug to a little below the frost line and i'm glad we did.My fish live in it all year with a pump circulating under water. Good Luck!
2007-08-10 20:34:10 · answer #5 · answered by just me 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A shovel
A plastic cover
Muscle
Beer
2007-08-10 18:57:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
you need an expert on this, you need to put a protection beneath
2007-08-10 18:58:26 · answer #7 · answered by R.A. 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋