Learn how to create a backyard pond and waterfall using a preformed pond liner. Home improvement expert, Ron Hazelton, will walk you through the process. For more projects, visit Ron Hazelton's website: www.ronhazelton...
I love my Mccord pond. Got it free from neighbors! They had it over 10 years. Most of that it was unused and neglected. I pulled it out and it is still in great shape and very usable. I am looking to expand on it. The hardest part was digging the hole so it was ground level and getting it level.
You could have just sunk the preformed pond flush to ground level. But then you wouldn't of had an excuse to spend $1,500 plus on the sponsor's products of brick, stones, adhesive, mulch, and whatever else to jack the price up on this project. It doesn't look very natural hiked up like that anyway.
I have a raised pond and it has the same advantages as a raised garden bed: Less bending to attend to the plants and water. Plus, you get nice and close to see the aquatic interests in the pond (fish). And perhaps people with small yards don’t want the problem of what to do with all that soil you need to excavate in order to submerge the entire pond. A 100 gal pond is more than 14 cubic feet of soil, plus you’ll want to dig out extra so you have enough clearance to properly set the pond around the sides at the bottom which they did with gravel in the video.
Me tbh I do it in flip flops all the time! Endless I’m in the fenced part of my yard because of dog poo! I’m honestly just lazy, and I bought my house so the way I see it I can do whatever I feel like doing in my yard 😂
He is worried about water evaporating from the pond onto the wood of the house in open air, so he creates a small space next to the wood that will reduce ventilation and trap moisture. What a great idea.
At the end they release Sarassa Comets! Way to small a pond for them. Way yonder too small a filter. I started with a frog pond. Got an accidental comet with a water lily I bought. So I bought him a buddy. Noticed a few tiny fish but everyone said the adults would eat the babies. Fast forward a few years and every fall we were digging the pond bigger. But it got to the point I couldn’t keep up with the water quality anymore so I had to find someone to take my fish. All 193 of them. I’d still like a small frog pond and maybe I will. But no more fish.
I saw lots of comments praising and criticizing the pond. What are your thoughts on covering the pond liner -- does it need to be 100% covered to make it look more natural? If so, with rock or plants? Do you think the pond should have been at a corner in the yard rather than flush to the house wall? would appreciate responses from those whose criticized the pond. Thanks!
another 4 years later now... as i watched i said this would cost well over 1000, maybe 2000, and seeing it only cost 800 made me realise this video is probably much older than i thought.. wow.. with all the inflation this is bound to cost definitely over 1400 now
the Mexicans would never understand of the genius in the Hungarian blood. they have no idea the imagination and the inventions that the Magyar (Sumarian) have created.
the Mexicans would never understand of the genius in the Hungarian blood. they have no idea the imagination and the inventions that the Magyar (Sumarian) have created.
fINE JOB, well done and very aDDICTIVE! I know because I have several and do stay home more often than I should but that is what I call to have a permanent holiday at home with a dog J.Russel and budgies and 3 chooks, so why would I not enjoy ponds and waterfalls? You tell me! Richard in Australia
Plants aren't a substitute for a UV sterilizer, although they can have a beneficial impact on biological filtration. But plants can only use up excess nutrients effectively and maintain water quality when the proper plant species are chosen, care requirements are met for each species, and the pond is understocked with fish. I see the purpose of the video being how to make an attractive water feature in your backyard, not how to make an outdoor pond for goldfish. Additional filtration, more space, and more water is needed for long term health of the fish, period.
Hi Ron, Enjoyed your video. You have inspired us to install a pond in our garden. Our new house in Orange County California. Where can we buy the Pond liner, pump etc. Thank you ...Chef Saad
well first let me welcome you to Orange County I grew up there and left after 37 years. so I have found in my pond building supplies on amazon.com there are several different sizes of pumps to choose from which come with the kit.
Saad Ghazi Google has all the (obvious) answers. But if you can't figure out where to buy the pond, you're 100% screwed for the rest of the project. Do you know where they sell shovels???
The fish will get to big to fast and have babies and pond will freeze over in the winter and fish will die under the ice .My pond is around 5000 gallons and i have a heater and i live in VA .I also have an aerator but I have been ponding for a long time and have 2 koi that are over 2 ft long and 10 years old .