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3 Things To Consider Before Installing A Pond

12 October 2016 by Brianna Cole

Are you thinking about redoing your landscaping in the spring? Are you thinking about having a pond installed in your yard? Ponds can be a beautiful addition to almost any landscape, but there are some things to consider before you make your final decision as to whether or not to include one in your plans. Some of the things that you'll want to consider include:

Fish or no fish: It can be fun taking care of a pond with fish, but it can also be more work for you. You'll have to make sure that the fish are fed every day and that they are healthy. Also, the type of pond liners you'll need to look at when you plan on keeping fish are going to be different than otherwise. The more fish you plan on keeping, the deeper and wider your pond will have to be to support all of them. Before you buy any pond liners, make sure to consult with your local aquarium supply store to make sure that it will be of sufficient size to hold the fish that you want to keep. 

Winterizing: If you live in an area that gets snow, you'll want to have plans to winterize your pond even before you've started installing your pond. Some pond plants can overwinter in and around the pond while others will need to be removed to a protected area, such as inside your garage, for the winter. If you've decided to keep fish, they may need to be taken out of the pond and kept in an indoor aquarium for the duration of winter. If you live in an area of the country where winters are mild, ponds that are deeper may allow you to leave your fish in the pond all year round and not have to worry about them potentially freezing.

Electricity: When looking at pond liners, you'll probably notice that some are very basic and others have pre-defined channels for running water and other features. Should you choose to install a running water feature in your pond, you'll have to figure out how to get electricity out to make the pond pump go. If the area is unsuitable for solar power, you'll want to hire an electrician to run power out to your pond. You may want to reconsider pond placement to either make solar power a possible option or to make it easier for your electrician to work.

Contact a company like Billboard Tarps for more information.

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