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TIPS BEFORE YOU START -
CHOOSE a level site in an open location, preferably where it can be
easily viewed from inside the house and your patio. The area around your
pond can have elevation changes to make your gardens more interesting. You
can terrace your garden to create level areas for your ponds with the
differences in elevation used by water falls and streams.
Don’t create a pond in a frost pocket or a very exposed area. Frost
pockets are low areas that trap cold settling air; a valley, between two
buildings with one end closed usually perpendicular to the prevailing wind.
Areas exposed to strong winds are not the most favorable. They can be
planted or buffered by fencing creating a microclimate.
KEEP IT AWAY from over hanging trees - falling leaves will rot in the
pond and the roots may puncture the liner. Yes, but - some the most
beautiful ponds and gardens are in the shade of trees. There are a few
things that you need to do to use this tree-shaded area. Digging your pond
shape keep in mind that the tree has roots and that they will continue to
grow. Work around the tree area; avoid the most of the roots not to injury
the growing tree. Dig a trench 24 to 30 inches deep on the outside of the
garden site or between the tree and the pond. Inventory the number of roots;
decide if cutting back all roots present will effect the tree’s health.
Watering the garden will encourage the tree roots to grow in you new garden.
Will this garden be taken over by roots if I start gardening around this
pond? NO! By digging the trench and not planting much in it except annuals
or perennials that you divide you can re-dig the trench cutting back new
roots before they enter your garden A liner place under your pond will
further protect your pond. Leaves, seeds, twigs etc. in your pond will make
it dirty. A skimmer much like a swimming pool skimmer will keep the surface
of the water clean hence the full depth cleaner. There are also nets that
you can put over your pond in the peak "fall" season. Don’t give
up on this location because of the trees. Shade keeps your pond cooler,
fewer algae will grow, and shade gardening offers you the opportunity to
grow different plants. Water lilies will flower in the shade if you feed
them.
Keep in mind that you maybe able to enhance you view with the reflection
on the water.
Water and electricity need to be placed close at hand.
Lay a length of garden hose in the shape and size of your pond, look at
it for a few days make adjustments.
The next issue Flexible liner or ridged pond?
our demo pond shortly after we completed construction
