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Pools & Ponds

Ready to get started on building your first planter box? Will you be planting vegetables, plants, or flowers? We are here to get you on the right path with tips, tricks, and ideas to consider as you plan your very own DIY planter. Take advantage of our compilation of top, best, and new projects, as well as our DIY video tutorials.

Make a Splash in Your Garden by Adding an Exciting Outdoor Pond

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Make a Splash in Your Garden by Adding an Exciting Outdoor Pond

Liven Up Your Watering Hole

Use chairs as pool stools

Legless chairs make the perfect poolside seating. Simply remove the legs from plastic garden chairs, paint, and screw into the ground.

Prevent unsightly cracks

Cover cracks around your pool with pavers. On sand and concrete, put down the pavers and drop-down face to give your pool’s edge a fresh look.

Design a natural oasis

Create an oasis with hanging baskets and trees. By planting foliage, you get an exotic look and make your pool a natural part of the garden.

Turn any vessel into a pond

Take an old boat or container, line the inside with a waterproof membrane, and fill. Decorate with plants and a trellis for a neat look.

Keep your pond sparkling in winter

To keep your pond clear in the winter, cut back any surrounding plants. Additionally, add cold-water bacteria to prevent algae from forming.

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Top Projects for Pools & Ponds

Check out our top pool and pond projects sure to inspire you.

20 Outdoor Pools That Have Become New Backyard Features

20 Outdoor Pools That Have Become New Backyard Features

Whether you have a young family or you’ve always fancied your own little outdoor pool oasis in the...

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Garden Mosaics Made From Broken Tiles

Garden Mosaics Made From Broken Tiles

332/5000Upgrade your garden by creating mosaics of old broken tiles!Our pool area needed to be fixed...

Ann-Christin LövstedtAnn-Christin Lövstedt
How to Build a Backyard Waterfall up a Slope

How to Build a Backyard Waterfall up a Slope

Greatest Mother's Day present ever -- was building a waterfall in our backyard together with my son....

Adele DuranGOAdele DuranGO
Before and After Small Garden

Before and After Small Garden

I bought my home end of October and spent 4 months looking at this awful garden through winter. I...

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Upcycling an Old Spa Into a Fishpond/Fountain

Upcycling an Old Spa Into a Fishpond/Fountain

I wanted a Fishpond in the garden but decent size ones are really expensive -- so time for a bit...

Stephen TaylorStephen Taylor
Pebble Mosaics Pond

Pebble Mosaics Pond

I wanted a little pond in my garden so I collected pebbles from a beach and made one. Unfortunately...

Ann-Christin LövstedtAnn-Christin Lövstedt
Pool Deck and Gazebo

Pool Deck and Gazebo

This is a before and after project I did with the help of my son . He bought the house and it came...

JohnJohn
A Little Piece of Heaven at Home

A Little Piece of Heaven at Home

Photos showing us adding some landscaping and pond to our new home started in late September. When...

Sue ScimecaSue Scimeca
Beautiful Back Deck Fountainscape- Bedford Hills, NY

Beautiful Back Deck Fountainscape- Bedford Hills, NY

The deck on the back of the house was not much different than any you might find in a typical...

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Can't Commit to an Inground Pool so We Improvised

Can't Commit to an Inground Pool so We Improvised

We moved into our new house and the backyard was a shambles. We live in Arizona and have always had...

Misty Gaines-JohnsonMisty Gaines-Johnson

Popular Slideshows for Pools & Ponds

We have slideshows of DIY pools and ponds for your next DIY project.

10 Insanely Creative Ways to Use Pool Noodles Outside the Pool

10 Insanely Creative Ways to Use Pool Noodles Outside the Pool

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WOW. 11 Dreamy Ideas for People Who Have Backyard Pools

WOW. 11 Dreamy Ideas for People Who Have Backyard Pools

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Grab Some Pool Noodles And Copy These 3 Ideas

Grab Some Pool Noodles And Copy These 3 Ideas

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10 Creative Ways To Transform Pool Noodles Into Something New

10 Creative Ways To Transform Pool Noodles Into Something New

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DIY Pools & Pond Videos

Enjoy our collection of DIY video tutorials on pool and ponds ideas.

The Sights and Sounds of Paradise: My Tropical Tiki Fountain

The Sights and Sounds of Paradise: My Tropical Tiki Fountain

Elegant wine bottle fountains are very popular right now, and very expensive. I am more of a...

MeganMegan
Check Out Our XL and DIY Pallet Sofa to Relax Outside....

Check Out Our XL and DIY Pallet Sofa to Relax Outside....

As you can see this couch is perfect for outside, and the fact that I have it since 5 year can...

Mr ATCMr ATC
Project Koi Pond

Project Koi Pond

Recently moved and have an existing pond that I need to relocate. I have some Koi that I’ve raised...

Michael ScottMichael Scott
Making a Solar Powered Waterfall for Our Fairy Herb Garden

Making a Solar Powered Waterfall for Our Fairy Herb Garden

This is how we made a solar powered waterfall for our new fairy herb garden. It cost us less than...

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Hometalkers' Favorite DIY Pool & Pond Projects

The best projects for DIY pools and ponds. Find ideas for your own.

Patio Water Feature is My Retreat

Patio Water Feature is My Retreat

Team Challenge! One year for my summer birthday gift, my hubby purchased a plug in fountain for the...

Nicki RedekopNicki Redekop
Create a Splash of Color With This Wooden Pallet Pool Organizer

Create a Splash of Color With This Wooden Pallet Pool Organizer

Where do you hang your wet towels? Your pool noodles? Your life jackets and pool toys? Right here...

Nicole FrancesNicole Frances
Easy DIY Solar Pool Heater

Easy DIY Solar Pool Heater

How to make this easy DIY solar Pool Heater

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Backyard Pond Part 1

Backyard Pond Part 1

When we first moved in..all that was here was a deck in bad shape, since it was winter we pretty...

Susan DaviaSusan Davia
Underground EZ Access Hose Storage for Less Than $10

Underground EZ Access Hose Storage for Less Than $10

The size of your garden is limited by the length of your hose. Mine was destined to grow from 50'...

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Small Garden Pond Paradise

Small Garden Pond Paradise

I desided the garden needed something special this year. So I added a 55gal pond liner! Some pond...

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Popular Pool & Pond Discussions

See what's trending on our pools and ponds discussion boards. Learn something new.

How to recycle a plastic kiddie pool

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I have a round electrical wooden spool I want to stain it, how do I do

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Can I paint an inexpensive plastic wading pool?

AnneAnne

I keep the wading pools in the yard for my geese to splash in but I'd...

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Pool Deck resurfacing

DaveDave

We are considering a house which has a pool deck and pool,which is a...

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New Pool & Pond Projects

New pool and ponds ideas for your outdoor space. Check out what's trending.

Transformation of the backyard for bird lovers

Transformation of the backyard for bird lovers

We had the pleasure of working with a wonderful couple in transforming their backyard. The lady...

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Pondless Waterfall Build

Pondless Waterfall Build

A few pics of a recent Pondless Waterfall build. Pondless Waterfalls are a great way to enjoy the...

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Water Gardens, Pondless Waterfalls & Disappearing Fountains are gaining popularity in Jackson, Tn. & Madison Cou

Water Gardens, Pondless Waterfalls & Disappearing Fountains are...

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Amazing Backyard Waterfall Fish Pond with Paver Patio transformation Greece NY by Acorn Landscaping, Rochester NY

Amazing Backyard Waterfall Fish Pond with Paver Patio transformation...

Landscape Design Greece NY, Landscaping, Waterfall Garden Pond and stream, Aquascape Waterfall...

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No this is not a moat. This is a large reflection pond for our client on the exclusive North Shore of Long Island.

No this is not a moat. This is a large reflection pond for our client...

Large pond with stone bridge and turret with awesome reflection. This pond is 240' long and 60'...

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Creating a backyard retreat with a new patio, water feature, and an expanded deck with pergola in Nebraska City, NE

Creating a backyard retreat with a new patio, water feature, and an...

The client was looking to add another level to their outdoor living space. The sounds of splashing...

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Browse Pool & Pond Projects

Pondless Waterfall

Pondless Waterfall

Pondless® Waterfalls are simply a re-circulating waterfall and/or stream without the presence of a...

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Hot Tub/Spa FAQs:  What Are the Price/Costs of Owning a Hot Tub?

Hot Tub/Spa FAQs: What Are the Price/Costs of Owning a Hot Tub?

The most frequently asked question of our Long Island Hot Tub staff is: What are the price and...

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A few photos of a recent installation of ours.

A few photos of a recent installation of ours.

With the cold weather now here (temp this morning was 22 degrees), why not enjoy a nice water...

Southern Trillium LLCSouthern Trillium LLC
Double waterfall fish pond and deck

Double waterfall fish pond and deck

Missy MMissy M
Making News: A Portable Hot Tub Wins Over All Other Water Features

Making News: A Portable Hot Tub Wins Over All Other Water Features

A Long Island Hot Tub spa project won Long Island Pool and Spa Association’s (LIPSA’s) most...

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Pond installation and waterfall for kids in Chicago suburbs

Pond installation and waterfall for kids in Chicago suburbs

We re-worked an old pond for the kids at a local school here in Chicago-land. It is now a place...

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