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Building a Swimming Pond the Right Way
Natural swimming pools are among the trendiest types of residential ponds being built today.
Designing a Residential Pond for Fish
Residential ponds may have a primary use for stormwater detention or wetland conservation
Pre-formed vs Custom Pond Liners for Recreational Ponds
Backyard pond design is particularly challenging for homeowners that need to work on a limited budget.
Which Pond Liners are Right for Residential Designs?
Even a little backyard water feature benefits from a real pond liner.
Common Misconceptions About Liners for Residential Ponds
Pond liners are often mistaken as a material only used on large, professional, or public ponds.
Why Natural Liners and Clay Soils Aren’t Enough for Recreational Ponds
There are plenty of pond building guides, especially older published sources, that claim flexible pond liners are unnecessary.
The Main Types of Backyard and Residential Ponds
Residential ponds may come in many different designs, but they all fall into a few different categories.
Pointers on Pond Maintenance
Even without fish, residential decorative ponds require regular care to remain healthy and attractive.
Water Features for a Decorative Pond
Moving water features are perennially popular additions to decorative ponds.
Getting Down to the Details
Once you’re satisfied with the location for your pond, it’s time to nail down its shape and size.
Designing a Decorative Pond
What comes to mind when you visualize the ideal backyard pond? How would it fit into your yard?
Starting Small with Decorative Ponds
Ideally, a backyard pond should be about 10’ x 15’ on average for a balance of flexibility, impact, and budget
The Power of Plants
Plants not only create visual interest with a variety of growth patterns and leaf structures
Kitchen Garden Ponds
A relatively unusual “style” of pond that is increasing as people become more interested in self-sufficiency
Natural Ponds
A truly natural pond is one that has formed without the influence of human activities.
Water Conscious Gardens
As our climate continues to change and temperature extremes become more common, gardeners must adapt.
The Beauty of Decorative Ponds
Of all the beautiful gardens that are lovingly tended throughout the world, surely the most memorable and compelling