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How to set up a pond in my garden

  • 19-06-2013 1:36am
    #1
    carlowplayer
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    Am hoping to set up a pond in my garden i want to know whats involved ie any pumps/bedding etc and how to set up one.


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  • #2
    ponddigger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 406 ✭✭ponddigger


    hi this video might be of some use to you. jack http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSWOh-EkxS0


  • #3
    Sgt Pepper 64
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,627 ✭✭✭Sgt Pepper 64


    carlowplayer wrote: »
    Am hoping to set up a pond in my garden i want to know whats involved ie any pumps/bedding etc and how to set up one.

    First things first, you need to decide how big you want it and how deep.
    Pumps and filters are worked out on how much water you need to move.
    Are you going to keep fish in it and if so what kind?
    If you intend on keeping Koi, then it needs to be quite deep, 3ft at least, otherwise they will die in winter when it freezes over.
    Are you going to have a waterfall?

    Once you've got all that sorted, then you can start looking for pumps and filters.
    Oh and a good quality liner as well.
    Ponds normally have a shelf as well for putting plants on.

    Getting a good balanced pond requires good planning and good money!
    But the end result is well worth it.

    Good luck!


  • #4
    paddy147
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    If you want a wildlife pond (frogs or newts) then you will need to have some shallow edges and sides,so that the various creatures can easily access and leave the pond as they wish/need to.

    This is important for frogs and newts.


  • #5
    paddy147
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    Nice to see summer has well and truely arrived.

    I love wildlife ponds.:D


  • #6
    magicbastarder
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    is that your own pond? did the newts arrive of their own volition?

    also, do you have running water in the pond, or is it still?


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  • #7
    paddy147
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    magicbastarder wrote: »
    is that your own pond? did the newts arrive of their own volition?

    also, do you have running water in the pond, or is it still?


    small/narrow stream and slight waterfall flowing into the pond over in the corner.

    Newts seem to have found their own way in.

    Joyfull creatures to watch.


  • #8
    ponddigger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 406 ✭✭ponddigger


    hi p is it a natural fed stream or are you using a pump.jack


  • #9
    paddy147
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    ponddigger wrote: »
    hi p is it a natural fed stream or are you using a pump.jack



    Pump and small man made stream/waterfall into corner of pond.


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