Rosie C asked:


I want to build a goldfish pond in my backyard. Is it true that no filtration or pump system is needed, because the goldfish create their own sustainible ecosystem by eating and recycling algae? Or would it be the same as keeping a koi pond?

Dave Mills asked:


Having a pond in the backyard will definitely be an eye catching sight for everyone. The sound of water, beautiful fishes and exotic plants all makes your mind cool and relaxed besides feeling fresh. So if you think you can feel fresh, relaxed and cool by making your backyard beautiful, now is the best time to start it.

Having a pond in your backyard is not a tough job. It can be easily done with some proper planning and implementation. This article deals with various techniques and strategies that you can make use of while building a backyard pond.

Finding the best suited pond

Before starting pond building the first question you have to solve is in relation to the type of pond that you want to build. Solving this question will help to find answers for where to locate the pond, what features to include, how much depth and width to keep etc.

Generally home ponds are of the following kinds

1.) Basic ponds2.) Water gardens3.) Koi ponds4.) Wildlife ponds

Basic ponds

These are ponds that have been built to include basic water features. Such ponds may not have any exotic pond plants or pond life. These kinds of ponds are easy to build and the calculations involved in building is also less.

Water gardens

Water gardens are ponds having water falls, pond plants and pond life like exotic fishes. The depth of these ponds should be at least 2-3 feet with a view to keep the fishes and the water plants healthy. This kind of ponds can be located in open spaces away from deciduous trees so that the maintenance can be reduced.

Koi ponds

href=”http://www.abcponds.com”>Koi ponds are ponds that are specially designed to keep koi. The water capacity of these ponds depends upon the number of koi fishes that you are planning to introduce It is advisable to locate koi ponds in shady area away from direct sunlight.

Wildlife ponds

These are ponds specially designed for keeping wildlife. Such ponds include frog, turtles etc apart from fishes and pond plants. The specifications for this pond are similar to that of water garden.

Techniques to be followed while building ponds

In simple words any one of the undrementioned techniques can be used to your pond. The first two techniques can be managed by yourselves while you have to opt for professional labor if you have to go for the third one.

Making use of a flexible pond liner

The use of proper pond liner is highly appreciated, especially you are a biginer.This process includes finding out a best suited spot for the pond in your backyard. Even you can make use of garden hose or clack to mark the spot and at last measurements have to be taken for buying the flexible liner. You can have the liner from any shop dealing with pond products making sure that they deal with high quality products.

If you have got a shovel, you can start digging the marked spot. The depth of the dig depends on the type of pond that you are planning to make. After that the liner has to be placed into the excavated part and the edges are to be covered with decorative stones. The next step is to fill the water by garden hose. Pond filters can be introduced with a view to keep the pond water neat and clean.

Proper use of performed garden ponds

In order to make things simpler you can make use of preformed garden ponds that are available in the market in a variety of shapes and sizes. You can get them ready made and make use of them as wished by you. If you are interested in a below ground pond, then you have to start the digging process as mentioned and lay the performed pond.In this case with a view to help it settle down well water can be introduced into the pond at the time of laying. At that time you have to make sure that no dirt is inside the pond to prevent damage.

Proper use of concrete

If you are planning to make use of concrete, it’s better to take professional help, because the process involved. After the concrete pond is ready, first fill it with water and wash it to remove all the chemicals. You have to repeat this for two weeks if you are planning to introduce exotic fishes and plants.

By properly following the above mentioned techniques it is possible to make your back yard colorful and attractive. Cool Pondscaping

James Hunt asked:


In the world of gardening and outdoor design, more and more people are opting to use what are called garden ponds in their yards. These are usually found in the backyard of the house and are there simply for decoration. These ponds can be man-made or for those who are lucky enough, they can be natural. The more natural the ponds looks the better then garden will look overall.

Ponds are not without their troubles and hassles however. If you do have a pond in your yard then you must take every effort to ensure that the pond is cleaned and well kept. For each season of the year there are different things that you can do to ensure that your pond is looking great.

In the spring most people are preparing for summer so they must prepare their ponds as well. If the pond is a man made pond then you should increase the circulation of water in the pond. If you have fish in the pond, then you should start feeding the fish when the water temperature reaches fifty degrees or higher. When the water temperature rises, the fish will begin surfacing again. Any unwanted weeds and leaves should also be removed from the ponds as soon as possible in the spring season.

Backyard ponds look great when they have flowers and plant life growing in them. Therefore when the summer season begins you need to begin taking care of your plants. You should begin feeding your plants. This means fertilizing them. During the summer you need to remove dead foliage from the bottom of the pond. If you pond contains any fish then you should remove any dead and rotting fish from the bottom.

The fall of the year is the worst season of the year for having ponds in the yard. This is the time of the year when the leaves begin to fall of the trees. These leaves will surely fall into your ponds and will cover the top of the water. IF the leaves are left in the pond then you could cause damage the water and the plant and animal life that live in the water. When leaves decay they can disturb the ecological balance of the pond, whether it be man made or natural. You should always make every effort to remove all leaves from the water.

Usually during the winter ponds are frozen over. If the pond is man made then you might want to remove the water from the pond if you do not wish it to freeze. In most cases ponds are usually left alone and they freeze during the winter months. Therefore people do not need to do anything to care for them.

Breathless Mahoney asked:


Me and my family want to build a pond in our backyard(REALLY BIG) and I was wondering what kind of animals can I put in it? I also want to put in a shark but a small one. What kind of sharks don’t grow bigger than a foot?

alecgbp asked:


My backyard pond had been very green with algea. Do you have a tip of how to make it less green.
I was wondering any natural ways for my pond to not be so green so I can see my fish.