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How to Set Up Your Own Pond

• Part 1 of 8: An Introduction to Water Gardening
  Creating a water garden can be as simple, or elaborate. You are limited only by your imagination and budget.
• Part 2 of 8: Pond Eco Systems
  We feature complete kits from PondEco customized to your needs, eliminating most of the confusion in selecting components.
• Part 3 of 8: Site and Size
  Before you turn the first shovel of dirt, it’s important to select the proper site and size for your water feature.
• Part 4 of 8: Excavation
  Now that you’ve chosen your site, it’s time to lay out the shape of the pond and start moving dirt.
• Part 5 of 8: Installing the Liner
  Using one of our fish-friendly PondKing liner’s allows you to be as creative as you wish.
• Part 6 of 8: Installing a Waterfall and Stream
  A natural looking waterfall can make a good water garden great, a great water garden spectacular.
• Part 7 of 7: Aquatic Plants
  Plants add beauty, drama and fragrance to your water garden … but they play an important role in its health.
• Part 8 of 8: Choosing and Caring for Fish
  Studies have shown that watching fish relieves stress and reduces your blood pressure. Selecting the right fish is an important step in completing your pond or water garden..

Tips and Suggestions

• Safety of Children and Pets
  Ponds and aquatic life fascinate young children! Therefore it is extremely important to make your pond area safe as well as enjoyable.
• Spring and Summer Pond Care
  When the temperature starts rising, it's time to start getting your pond ready for the warm months ahead.
• Aquatic Plant Care in Zones
  A zone-by-zone explanation of how to care for your aquatic plants.
• Over Wintering and Storing Aquatic Plants
  There are several ways to store hardy lilies and emergent aquatic plants.
• Algae Problems
  Got algae problems? This guide will help you handle them like a pro.