Plant pond
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Denice Hedges on Feb 19, 2015We bought a heavy liner at Lowes. We dug the hole and put down a layer of sand. Once we had the shape, we began lining the pond with a thick layer of damp newspaper. We had most of it covered with at least 1/2 inch of newspaper~not the ads or slick shiny paper. Again, wet it down and install the liner. Once the paper and water have time to merge they create a substance called GLAY. This substance will create a waterproof barrier in case the liner gets penetrated!! It worked wonders for us. We had deer in our p ond often and it held up.Helpful Reply
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Angelia Christenson on Feb 20, 2015Becket company has pretty much EVERYTHING you need for ponds and the best warranties plus they just last longer than others. Kinda like the way an old Kenmore washer used to last for two generations. (the pumps of course need maitenance and cleaning but ill never buy another off brand pump again) Try Fosters and SMith online or order a catalog for TONS of options and ideas for ponds. (order the one specifically for ponds though cause they have all pets books and catalogs) Plants, pumps, deco, spitters, chemicals, liners, just everything. You dont have to BUY FROM THEM of course but itll give ya lots of creative ideas and help ya with price ranges. I order some chemicals every year like algae fix so they will continue sending me catalogs. SInce i have two rather large ponds and then three other small water features it helps me "freshen them up" every spring and see what theyve come up with new that i can maybe make or find.Helpful Reply
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Maryann L on Feb 20, 2015hi there....an old (or new) waterbed liner will work awesome...check the interrnet, craigslist, etc...good luckHelpful Reply
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Donna Jergler on Feb 20, 2015I have had a pond in my yard for at least 7 years now. I started with the pre formed hard plastic liner. While they seem like they are a breeze to install, they can be a nightmare! If you don't dig the ground to "fit" the form, it can turn out to be unlevel and with the winters we have in Michigan, crack. Not to mention that you are stuck with the shape of that form. My pond has a rubber liner, similar to an inner tube material. This liner is guaranteed for at least 5 years.....it's been in the ground for 6 years with no problems. Using this kind of liner allows you to shape your pond any way you would like to. Not only that, you can have multiple levels accommodating different pond plants. My pond is 18' X 10' and the depth varies, 36" is the deepest, with the next being 15" , then 10". There are a couple of different kinds of pond liners that can be used.....the rubber one like the one I used or a less expensive one that can be purchased at most stores in a kit. The kit liners, like the one sold by Beckett, are stated to last 2 to 3 years. Check with garden stores for what you would like......especially ones that carry pond equipment.Helpful Reply
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Kimberly Thomson on Feb 20, 2015I used a rubber lining. Don't go too cheap as it needs to last a long time!Helpful Reply
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Charlie Christian on Feb 20, 2015My little brother is a "roofer". He got me two huge sheets of roofing for flat roof. I power washed they and used them for my pond and my bogged area. They turned out great! I got 12 "mini-feeders" (they are little gold fish used to feed other animals and larger fish). I now have 7 huge (3 inch) goldfish in my pond.Helpful Reply
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Lillian on Feb 23, 2015Charlie Christian, We also use feeder fish in our pond. We've had them several years and they make it through the winter just fine. Ours are about 6 or 7 inches long now.Helpful Reply
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