Water Gardening: Ponds and Containers

There are many different ways to bring the soothing sound of water to your garden. You can create a pond, a waterfall, or a fountain. Bringing water to your yard can be created in many different ways. The shapes, sizes, and materials you can use are endless. You don't necessarily need to put a pond in your yard either. This article will introduce you to the many different aspects of ponds and containers, and tips on installing these things in your yard.

Before you do anything you will need to think about a few things. First, where can you put a water feature? How much space do you have? How much money can you spend? How much time do you have to devote, (not only installation, but maintenance as well)? You also need to think about a power source to plug in your pump and filter too.

If space isn't an issue, then your possibilities are endless. If you don't have a lot of space though, there are still many options available to you as well. If space is limited you can create a mini pond using a whisky barrel, deep sink, or even a small rigid liner. Small water features in colder climates do need to be dismantled seasonally through. The ideal spot to put any pond, is somewhere close to the house, preferably somewhere that is visible from the inside too. Your pond will also need to be in a spot that gets some sun for part of the day. Positioning your pond away from overhanging trees or other plants that loose a lot of leaves or blossoms will save you a lot of time in cleaning too. And of course you want to put your pond as close to a practical source of electricity for operation of a fountain, waterfall and/or lights. I was able to run an extension cord from my pond to the inside of my house, so if you don't have an outlet outside, you may still be able to add a water feature by doing that.