How can I put a water feature in the middle of my lawn? Can I do this myself or do I need to pay someone?

Answer 1

Too right you can do it your self As Big or as small as you like. Will need an out door plug for pump, dont use extension cords get a electrician
I built one for my self, is an hollow concrete structure with a small /long pond flowing over a dam into the main pond(approx 2000 litres). Would make fotos available but not sure how
Could send photos to an E Mail

Answer 2

You can do it yourself but it requires a certain level of skill and much patience, as well as access to an outdoor outlet for your pond pump. I built an 800 gallon pond with a 3-foot waterfall, fish, and plants last year.

What is the least complicated method for a novice? The pond kits from home improvement stores make installing a water feature fairly easy. The kits (should) include a preformed plastic liner, pump, and tubing like this typical one http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=156253-47456-91926&lpage=none.

What I wish I had known better before I started:

Ponds need an ecosystem. An ecosystem includes:
1. Fish. Not required, but helpful. Fish eat algae. Your water should be about 18" deep to support fish.
2. Plants. Both submerged plants (water hyacinth; http://www.flickr.com/photos/opencage/22900172/) rooted plants (hardy water lilies; http://www.flickr.com/photos/wendymerle/643677274/) are helpful. They provide shade and oxygen for the fish.
3. Shade/sun. At least 6 hours of sun for the plants.
4. Aeration. A pump with a waterfall, fountain, bubbler, sprayer. Adds oxygen to water and keeps water moving; algae hate moving water. Your pump must run 24/7. I even run mine in the winter if the pond is not frozen over.
5. Filtration. Some pumps have an attached prefilter. It may be good to provide an additional biofilter, which is simply a tub with foam blocks to help filter out algae and wastes.
6. Bacteria/enzymes. Tablet, powder, liquid. Added to pond water, they "eat" wastes and keep water clear.
7. Location! Make sure rainwater runoff cannot get into your pond; it may contain fertilizer, pesticides, oil, and chemicals which cause damage.
8. If you string an outdoor extension cord to your pond, you may cover the cord with rocks or sod. I put my extension cord in a length of PVC pipe before I buried it so I can locate it easily. Only use cords approved for outdoor use!

Algae is a pond's enemy. The above steps can help keep you from mucking out a green, slimy, malodorus pond every few weeks.

Building a pond is like building a home. If you take shortcuts and use cheap materials, you will be constantly making repairs and trying to fix things that don't work properly.

You can, of course, hire someone to do all this if it seems too complicated!

Answer 3

It can be done rather simply. It depends on how BIG a "feature" you want of course, a simple fountain is no big deal other than supplying power to it. I know there are some solar-pumps and lights, but if you need to use house-power, have an electrictian do the connection.

I build a silly water feature using a series of copper-bowls for my brother.

Answer 4

ok i am a landscaper and as for doing it yourself depending on the scale and you ability there is no reason it should not be easy to do it yourself.

if you want a pump you will need an electrian unless you go solar, the kits you buy are so easily installed however it sometimes the case that a landscaper can install the kit for not much more than the cost of a kit from a retailer (we have trade suppliers who are cheap)

Answer 5

you can absolutely do it yourself as long as you are able and willing to do a few hours of hard work. there are plenty of websites with step by step instructions on the internet. also whatever kit you buy at the home improvement store should have ample instructions. good luck!

Answer 6

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