backyard pond kits
The Aquascape DIY Backyard Pond Kit comes complete with everything you need to build a beautiful ecosystem pond in any space, eliminating the guesswork and calculations when purchasing individual components. The complete kit includes a skimmer and BioFalls® filter to provide effective mechanical and biological filtration. An energy-efficient EcoWave® pond pump is included to provide ideal water flow.
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If there are young children around or pets that do not swim, ponds are not worth the risk. It’s a lovely addition to a garden but only if you are certain it’s safe.
Ponds are best situated in the open, away from trees. Tree roots can be difficult to remove and can grow right back into your pond. Fall leaves will rot in the water, fall to the bottom, and create muck.
One huge mistake many gardeners say they made was putting a pond at the back of a garden, far from the house.
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And, this really pays off in winter when you have to be sure the pond is not icing over and killing your fish.
Unless you are creating an all-natural, pump-free pond, you will need an outdoorGFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) electrical outletaccessible to the pond area.
Access tooutdoor tap wateris also needed, first to fill the pond, and then top it up on hot days when some water will evaporate.
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In-ground ponds can be more natural looking and are usually made by excavating the soil and installing a pond liner made specifically for this purpose.
Above-ground ponds can be built in any water-tight large container.Galvanized stock troughsare a popular choice right now—just be sure you get one intended to hold water—some are just raised beds.This pond was built in an old hot tub.
I made my above-ground pond by building a raised garden bed and inserting a prefabricated pond form (like the one pictured above), also called a rigid pond liner.
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If your tap water includes chlorine and fluoride it takes a day or so for the chlorine to off-gas before safely adding living things to the pond.
Once you have fish, plants, and other wild things like frogs in your pond, adding chlorinated tap water will be two-step process: first you fill a large tub and leave it for a day, then you can add the water to your pond. You can also speed it up withdechlorinating tablets.
One of the keys to keeping a pond healthy with clear water is to have a good recirculating pump running at all times.
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These pumps are made specifically for ponds. The motorized pump is submerged in the water, drawing water in and sending water out.
Some also have filters to help remove gunk from the water. Others are simply pushing the water around, to help keep It oxygenated.
You want a pump that moves your total water capacity every hour, plus extra strength to lift the water through any waterfalls or fountains as well.
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A 2000-gallon pond with a waterfall three feet above the surface would need a pump that is at least 2200 gph or perhaps 2500 gph. A pond professional can help you choose what’s right for your specific setup.
I also always have a spare pump on hand in case my current one fails for any reason. This is not terrible in the warmer months but can be tragic in winter. You have to keep the water circulating to ensure fish and frogs survive. If the water freezes, they are toast.
Just like any garden, invasive pond plants can be an issue.
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