Building A Backyard Pond

Having a pond in your backyard adds interest and invites butterflies and birds to visit. Your pond may be large or small but whatever size you choose will bring a focal point to your backyard.

You can decide to have either a water garden or a fish pond. You can choose to have prefab pond or dig a hole and add a pond liner. Or, you can build your pond in plant containers or barrels for your patio or deck. There are many different types to choose from and many accessories to make your pond unique and interesting.

Before you add your pond to the backyard pond you need to take some time to consider the location. You will probably want to place your pond in an area that allows you to view it from your deck or patio. But it will also need to blend into the natural setting in your garden. You will not want to place the pond in the too sunny a place or under trees. A pond is best in a shaded area so that the sun doesn't overheat the water; something that is important if you are going to add fish to the pond.

Landscaping around your pond should look natural but you can also add lights to make the pond more attractive at night. You will need to make sure you have electricity for the lights as well as filters and a water re-cycling device.