How can I build a small pond or water feature?
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Kathleen
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Our garden is small but under a tree I want to build a very simple a pond
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Kathleen.....I would suggest that you Google and take a look at some of the ideas and videos. Some are very small and simply and others require much more work and expense. Hope you find what you are looking for.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzcRIvaea7o
Here's an idea: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rB0JAhg0u4M
https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=build%20a%20small%20pond
To avoid injuring the tree's root system it would be best to build an above ground pond. I have 2 of these little ponds and they are easy to set up and maintain.
A small black rubbermaid type water trough (50 to 70 gallons) from the farm store and a surround of your choice of stacked rock, brick, pavers or landscape block to finish it off. A fountain kit with spray head from the box store (wrap the pump in 1/2 yard of tulle netting, this must be changed and washed out every month or so.) Set pump in a 1 gallon black plastic pot with several fist sized rocks to hold it in place for aeration, 3 feeder gold fish and a few plants and you are done. If you don't want any fish you can skip the fountain but frogs and toads will lay their eggs in your little pond. Be sure it isn't in the sun or it will overheat and kill your plants, fish, tadpoles etc.