Ponds and Waterfalls

ashleya212212 asked:

My back yard currently have five koi living in it that have small waterfall running unfortunately my water continues to lose sight of my fish what would be the best technique to solve this problem without harming my pump and from that.
My fish and small fountain and without harming my water continues to [...]

Adam the Engineer asked:

My mom has always wanted a pond/fountain in her front yard. So, this year for Mother’s Day me and my brothers are going to build her one. What is the best and cheepest way to do this and have it look nice? Also are fountains or waterfalls better [...]

nishialon asked:
I’m building a waterfall that empties into a pond (that’s where the pump and skimmer are.) Some people say that I need to cover the EPDM with rocks – but the sides of the pond are steep, even with the ledges that I dug into them.
Is it okay just to put rocks [...]

Allen Jesson asked:
Although a natural pond does not require the use of a pond filter a man made pond can only benefit from its use. Pond filters are designed to break down toxins within the water usually caused by decaying organic particles, if a pond filter is not used to remove this physical dirt [...]

AB asked:
I have a small garden pond that has algae in it. How can I keep it clean with the least amount of chemical usage and cost? I have a few goldfish, plants and a waterfall to keep the water moving.

RDDLR asked:
Approx. 10′ x 12′ at it’s widest parts and 18″ deep. Any helpful tips? It is a free-form shape with a waterfall. Materials used for the installation will include: 45 mil liner, 1900 gph pump, 1 1/2″ tubing and a bunch of rock.

summi_bear asked:
my husband and i are building a garden pond in our backyard. we dont want to have an electrician install a GFCI unit so we are leaning towards a solar powered pump. we have found plenty but i’m wondering is can a fountain pump be used to create a waterfall? if you [...]

Anne Clarke asked:
A lotus flower can be successfully grown in “tubs” in or around your pond. Large containers will work as well. Just be sure to keep them wet, and by wet the professionals mean VERY wet. Usually there should be at least two inches of water above the ground soil in which you [...]

Hugh Harris-Evans asked:
Building a waterfall is easier than you think and will add a new dimension to your pool.
When building a waterfall, as with any garden project, you must first consider the design and make a plan. The biggest mistake that people make when planning a pond waterfall is to err on the large [...]

Allen Jesson asked:
Although a natural pond does not require the use of a pond filter a man made pond can only benefit from its use. Pond filters are designed to break down toxins within the water usually caused by decaying organic particles, if a pond filter is not used to remove this physical dirt [...]