Read About Choosing Starter Pond Kits
Pond starter kits help remove the difficult barriers to starting a pond construction project.
Things to consider:
Planning Is Worth It – A pond starter kit will usually include a liner, pump, waterbell nozzle, and filter. Take time to plan the project before diving into it by drawing your concept of the pond on paper. A pond requires a little work each day. The maintenance cannot be ignored in order to maintain water quality.
Build in Phases – Building a water garden is easier than ever when you use a good pond starter kit. It has all of the key components you need to create a spectacular backyard pond for fish and water plants. The pond needs a spot that gets at least six hours of sunlight each day across two–thirds of its surface if you want it to support blooming plants.
Digging Depth – After you planned out the shape, and picked the right spot for the pond, it´s important to make sure you dig to the right depth for the water. It´s a good idea to build tiers or shelves. The first shelf should be around 8–10 inches deep. The second shelf should be 12–18 inches deep for lilies or lotus. The deepest level should be 2–4 feet. The depth will help keep the pond water from freezing solid in winter, and it will provide a cool place for fish in the summer.
