Ponds, and ponds for the garden. Ponds are popular in gardens both large and small. Pond pumps, koi, pond fish food and other pond accessories all help add to the attractive nature of any garden pond. .Garden ponds are popular accross America with particular interest in Oklahoma, Kansas, Ohio, Louisiana, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Wisconsin. We provide a basic guide to pond design for small gardens
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Ponds

All ponds need to be carefully designed if they are to be effective, attractive and add value to your home.

A garden pond can be as simple as a ready made fibreglass precast pond or a waterfall, or it can be custom built to fit in with the natural landscape or architectural design of the builing.

To create a stream a gradual slope is required, as is electricity for a pump to circulate the pond water. When first thinking about installing a pond consult your local authority for regulations and take the following factors into consideration.

Pond with Decking
Pond with decking and turf

Pond with waterfall
Pond with waterfall


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Pond with stepping stones

  • Slope required for a stream into a pond:
    Usually a fall of about 30cm in 3m is enough for a stream to run.
  • Pond Water loss:
    Water loss can be minimized by using a good quality pond liner to line both the pond and stream. Streamside planting to provide shade can also help minimize water loss through evaporation.
  • Rocks as pond surrounds:
    Rocks and stones lining the stream help give a natural look. Rocks around a pond also look great.
  • Pond Pumps:
    Water flow is important, so a quality pump and filtration set up is essential. Pump suppliers can recommend an appropriate pump for the required water flow.
  • Pond Overflow:
    It is essential to make provision for overflow. Connect you pond to an overflow pit or a stormwater drain (consult your local authority for regulations)
  • Pond Plants:
    No water garden is complete without plants.
    Astilbe, Dicentra, Lobelia, Aquilegia, Ferns, Hostas, Rhododendrons, Rodgersia, Water lilies all do well in damp conditions. Plants provide a more natural look as well as protection from sun.
  • Pond Fish - Koi or 'Nishikigoi'
    Keeping fish in ponds is a popular hobby in many parts of the world, Koi, which are sometimes referred to as the 'Swimming jewels of the Orient' are the most popular od all pond fish. Koi are a small japanese fish used in ponds for the color and movement that they bring.

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