Landscaping & Outdoor Building

A pond in your yard is a nice landscape feature. Make it useful if you want. Keep it clean.

To make a pond in rocky ground using a flexible liner, it is important to create a buffer zone between the rubber pond liner and the ground surface. Otherwise the sharp edges of rocks and stones ...

A pond's alkalinity (pH level) can fluctuate depending on the time of day and various other factors. Measuring the pH level and adjusting it to suit the type of plant life and/or aquatic life...

Pond waterfall filters may be expensive, but that does not mean they are complex. Building a waterfall filter yourself can be done with some basic materials found at the local hardware store....

Every healthy and attractive backyard pond or water garden needs a pump to circulate water through a filtration system. Different types of pond pumps require different fittings, but all have the...

Pond waterfalls can add an attractive element to an existing water garden, but they require filtration to keep them running smoothly. Rather than spending hundreds of dollars on a pre-fabricated...

The mineral sodium bentonite possesses water sealing properties. It is used to seal everything from ponds to toxic waste pools. As a fine powder, it can be used to seal permeable foundations and...

Muddy water in a farm pond is a problem for many people who own them. Water that is muddy isn't aesthetically pleasing and can hurt wildlife in the pond. When the water is muddy, particles of silt...

There's no reason why a backyard pond can't be updated as often as you update your flower or vegetable gardens. Today's pond-friendly fish, garden accessories and easy-care pond plants give you...

After you've made all the tough decisions about what type of pond you want, what type of plants and fish you'd like to get, and the proper liner to use, you're ready to get down to business....

Waterfalls are soothing and beautiful additions to any landscape. Building a waterfall on level ground presents quite a challenge, however, because you'll need to create your own incline. Instead...

If you have the space for it, a one acre pond can provide recreation, food, and a nice atmosphere for a large plot of land. To build it you'll need the right tools for the job, and a good bit of...

Backyard ponds can be built either above or below ground. When digging into the earth is not desired, an aboveground rock pond is the best alternative. When you make a rock pond above ground,...

Building a mountain may be difficult but creating a waterfall is not a daunting task. The reason: water runs downhill. Waterscapers utilize a garden's natural slope and terrain when designing...

While tadpoles may be cute at the time, they eventually turn into frogs and multiply. If the idea of having your yard and pond overcome with frogs is not your idea of the creatures you are hoping...

Mulch is a material placed over the soil surrounding your garden plants. Mulch can be made of various organic materials including bark, straw or manure. If you happen to have a pond nearby, you...

The pH level in pond water fluctuates due to the activities of the aquatic plants and pond algae. It is important to maintain the appropriate pH levels in the pond for the survival of the plants...

Drain a pond at least once a year to remove old water and clean debris, such as leaves and plant waste, from the bottom of the pond. With an additional sump pump hose, the sump pump that...

Whether they are fish ponds, rock ponds or just water features, these outdoor additions bring a sense of peace and calm to any landscape. However, all that enjoyment is quickly erased if the pond...

This guide will provide you with the knowledge to build a beautiful outdoor water feature designed to your specific space and needs. If you can use a shovel, you can create a unique addition to...

A glistening pond full of beautiful plants and healthy fish is a remarkable sight. The pea green water filled with slimy algae and gasping washed out fish so common in people's landscapes is not...

There is something peaceful and calming about a fish pond. Perhaps it is the lazy way the fish wiggle about in the unruffled water. Perhaps it is the confluence of water, fish and plants that...

Gar fish are carnivorous, often enormous, fish known to inhabit ponds in the southeastern United States. Though desirable by some as a showcase fish, these animals can ravage an ecosystem if they...

Whether you have a pond for aquatic plants or for koi fish, keeping the water clean is essential. There are many expensive chemicals you can buy that do the job, but the cost and harshness is not...

If your backyard consists of a flat lawn and a few trees, you might get rather bored out there. To set your yard apart from your neighbors', build a fishpond. It's pleasant to sit beside on a warm...

Drilling into a preformed pond might be done for a variety of reasons such as to make a hole to run wiring or plumbing for various pumps or water features or to drill a hole toward the top of the...

A pond can be a lovely addition to your property. It could bring a natural, peaceful setting to your garden as well as wildlife for your viewing pleasure. The options for designing a pond are...

Once you have installed a water garden and pond waterfall, you need to finish the landscaping design by hiding all hardware and liners. You can hide a pond waterfall unit in a variety of ways to...

String algae is one of two kinds of algae that typically grows in fountains and ponds. It grows along the bottom and edges of your pond or on pond plants. Many things contribute to the growth of...

Mosquito fish are hardy fish that range from 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 inches long. In the United States, they are used to cut down the population of mosquitoes in an area: They can eat up to 500 mosquito...

Small ornamental ponds are popular features of gardens for reflection, growing water plants or keeping koi. Whether the pond is a free-form type with liner or a rigid prefabricated form, the edges...

A natural pond can be extremely beautiful, but it can also be a huge mess if not taken care of. Proper maintenance of a natural pond is essential for the beauty and health of the pond, the plants...

Whether you are dealing with a pond that is a main feature in your landscape, or just a farm pond out in a field, monitoring water quality can have a huge effect on the ability of the water to...

Ducks are enjoyable animals to watch, especially when they quack and play around water. Using a vinyl or rubber pond liner to make a small pond for use by ducks is an easy-to-install and...

One of the most important components of a water garden is the pond liner. This critical element keeps the water from draining out of the pond and should last for many years. Although pond liners...

Tadpoles can be one of the most irritating things to have growing in your pond. They morph into large frogs that make a racket and can disrupt the growth of other plants and fish. While not much...

When stocking a Mississippi fish pond, you will need to determine exactly what you want out of it. There may be different reasons when stocking a fish pond, such as either having a little fishing...

Setting up a pond waterfall pump system must be done carefully to ensure maximum water flow. Not only will this improve the appearance of the water garden and the quality of the water, but it may...

Adding blue pond dye can create a stunning effect in your pond. Gone are the days of murky brown pond water. Blue pond dyes have a positive effect on ponds in other ways beside cosmetic. The dye...

Aquatic weed control methods vary widely depending on the type of plant causing the problem, and whether the aquatic environment is a farm pond, commercial fish breeding facility, water garden, or...

Installing a backyard waterfall pond from a boxed kit is easy--but the results may not always be the restful, or dramatic or elegant landscape feature you had hoped for. Experienced waterscape...

Having a backyard pond can be relaxing and enjoyable from April to October; maybe longer if your climate has mild winters. You can have an active pond filled with Koi and frogs, or you can have a...

Maintain the clean and clear appearance of your pond with the aid of a good UV light or UV clarifier. UV lights target the most unsightly enemy of a clear pond---algae---which grows rapidly on...

A waterfall pond is a delightful addition to any backyard, but it requires careful planning and physical effort. Flowing water is not only attractive to look at but restful to hear. The addition...

You need a way to clarify your murky pond, and you've decided to install an ultra violet (UV) light to get rid of algae and harmful bacteria. This will prevent over-zealous algae from leaching...

A water garden or pond is a thing of beauty, but building one requires either a lot of money or a lot of strain on your muscles. Rather than digging a hole in the ground for a pond, consider using...

Ponds are in a constant need of maintenance to keep algae from taking over. Algae grow best on warm, sunny, open-water ponds. Installing an ultraviolet (UV) light can help dispel some pond algae...

Enjoy the soothing sounds of falling water with your own backyard waterfall, simply constructed in your open yard, garden or pond area. Waterfalls come in all sizes and varieties. Fiberglass...

A few lily pads might be a nice touch to a farm pond, but what happens if they multiply and begin to choke out everything else? Eliminating unwanted lily pads isn't difficult, but it will require...

EPDM, or Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer, liners are the preferred choice for waterscaping professionals in the United States. Although a bit heavier compared to PVC or polyethylene liners, the...