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Create an Inground
Water Garden
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Create an Inground Water Garden
If you've always wanted a water garden, follow these easy steps to installing
pond liner. Pond liners are easy to handle and durable. You can shape
the liner into a hole of any size and shape. But, before you enjoy,
make your measurements first so that you are sure you have the appropriate
liner size.
Step 1
Outline the shape of your water garden with a garden hose or string;
experiment with the outline by moving the string around and viewing
the design from all angles. Make sure you can walk to the water's edge.
Once you have the desired shape, size and site, excavate the area, making
sure the pond is at least two feet deep. The hole should be six inches
wider and three inches deeper than your design.
Step 2
Remove all sharp stones and tree roots from the bottom and sides of
the hole. Create a shelf along the perimeter of the pond, 8 to 10 inches
below the surface of the soil. This is where your bog plants will sit
when the pond is completed.
Step 3
Add a layer of sand (about three inches) to the bottom of the
hole. This will provide a cushion for the pond liner.
Step 4
Line the hole with the pond liner and add water.
Step 5
Use a layer of stones to anchor the pond liner in place. Cut
the pond liner to fit, leaving extra material to fold over the edging
stones.
Step 6
Fold the excess liner over the bottom layer of stones and top
with another layer of edging stones. Trim away any excess liner.
Step 7
Let the pond settle a day or two before you add fish and plants.
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