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How to Clean a Garden Pond

It is easier to clean a rigid sided pond than it is one with a flexible liner. With the latter there is always the risk of tearing the material as you walk on it or scrub it vigorously, particularly if … Continue reading

07. March 2012 by admin
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Flexible UPVC Liners for Garden Ponds

These are basically lengths of waterproof sheeting, enabling you to build a pond of any shape or size. More planning is required for this type of pond, and calculating the amount of liner you need is not always easy. This … Continue reading

06. March 2012 by admin
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How to Install a Rigid Pond Liner

With this type of pond, the hole into which the unit will sit is crucially important. If your chosen pond is a regular or symmetrically shaped unit (square, circle, rectangle, oval, etc.), turn it upside down, and position it so … Continue reading

06. March 2012 by admin
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Building a Garden Pond and Choosing the Right Materials

Ponds need to be watertight and, within reason, it does not matter how this is achieved. When it comes to the material used to form the base and sides of your pond, there are three main options: 1. Preformed rigid … Continue reading

06. March 2012 by admin
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Stocking the Garden Pond with Fish

Stocking the Pond It is as well to leave a newly planted pool for about three weeks before introducing fish. Once the plants are established they will not be affected by fish feeding off them, but if the fish are … Continue reading

07. September 2011 by admin
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