Constructing Your Pond

    

Once you have your rock and pond materials, you are ready to begin your pond construction. Here are some basic steps in constructing a pond:

• Dig and level a hole for the Biological waterfall.



• Put sand under the falls and level.



• Chalk out the outline of the pond and start digging.



• Dig a hole for the skimmer and use a transit to find the appropriate level. Ideally placed at the opposite end of the pond from the waterfall for optimum water circulation.



• Continue digging pond & shelves.



• Tamp pond bottom and shelves, remove rocks and all sharp objects.



• Lay in the underlayment & pond liner, leaving overhang around pond.



• If your plan includes a stream from the waterfall down to the pond lay out this section now.



• Dig and level shelves.



• Insert hose from the skimmer to biological waterfall and assemble.



• Line the falls with liner and pull liner up and under the lip of waterfall.



• Fill pond with the largest rocks first. Next shovel in smaller pebbles to fill all voids.



• At the same time plan where plants will be placed and fill holes for plants with dirt and kitty litter.



• Place rocks up stream to waterfalls, level each step.



• Place capping stone on top of Bio falls, being sure to seal with foam to adhere.



• As with the pond, first fill stream or waterfall with level large rocks, then fill all voids with smaller pebbles.



• Have water delivered if necessary.



• Turn electricity on to the system, pond is complete!