Rock garden ponds and waterfall are very easy to build and it doesn’t cost much too. Using a pond as a centrepiece for your rock garden will make it really attractive.

The important thing to keep in mind here is that for a novice, you will have to contend with a lot of engineering because it really isn’t “simple” to have a pond that doesn’t leak. The first thing you should consider is the land.

You’ll require a big area for both a pond a waterfall. Pick a flat area and clear it off. You should put a good distance between your water forms and drain pipes or rain run-off so there won’t be contamination.

Having your pond close to trees means you’ll have to remove leaves and twigs from your pond constantly. Putting your pond in a place where it will get a lot of direct sunlight will aid in plant growth.

Once you have your land set aside, you’re going to need to decide what kind of pond you’d want. Do you want to have fish or plants in the pond? A pond shouldn’t be too small if you’re planning on having fishes and plants in it.

For ponds, a size bigger than what you need is better than a size too small. It would be very difficult at best to make enough room for your vegetation. Next, you should border the area to give you a better picture.

Trace the area you want by driving a stake in the ground, then tying adjacent stakes together with some nylon cord. After that, dig about six inches into the ground for the first shelf. That’s for the coping shelf.

And then, you should dig a foot more for the second shelf, and another half-foot for the base of the pond. The different shelves are so because you’ll have different fishes and plants at a level. A larger pond means you won’t have to worry about it drying up, and it’s also more stable.

Once you finish digging, pack some soft sand on the bottom of the hole. You should have about half an inch thickness. You should visit a home improvement store or the like to get your materials after this.

You’ll need a pond liner, and you can usually determine your pond liner’s size by taking the largest length and width, then calculating the depth and twice what you dug. This will ensure you have the size of pond liner you’ll need.

Take of your shoes and put the liner in the hole you dug. Be careful to follow the contours of the pond. After you have lined the entire pond, then it’s time to fill it.

Stores usually have kits for waterfall available. You have to choose the best way to join the waterfall and the pond. You can buy books on this topic at shops where waterfall kits are available.

Arrange some rocks along and around the edge of you pond and also on the shelves. You do this to ensure the liner stays in place. To make your pond beautiful, add your plants and fishes.

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