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Ponds 101
Welcome to Ponds 101, your guide to building a backyard oasis. It’s time to get started!
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Planning
Before you start digging, you need a plan. Choose the perfect spot that’s easily visible and has the right amount of sunlight. Decide on the size, depth, and shape.
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Selecting Products
It’s important to choose the right products for your pond’s size. You’ll need essential items like a pond pump, liner, tubing, and a filtration system to get started.
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Building
When you’ve mapped out your design, you can start digging. Once you have your hole, you can start bringing the pond to life and adding each essential element.
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Adding a waterfall
After the basics are complete, you can focus on design. Add a cascading DIY waterfall to your pond that looks and sounds beautiful and helps circulate the water.
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