Having a pond in your backyard is a nice way to add a touch of whimsy and elegance to the landscape. Many people find the sound of running water soothing, and you can transform your backyard into a relaxing oasis by adding a pond. We’ll outline several great ideas for a yard pond below. They may just inspire you to try it out for yourself.
1. Container Pond
If you have a smaller backyard, a container pond is an excellent way to go. You can use as large or small of a container as you like. Once you pick out a container, you can decide which plants to use. Water lilies are very popular. You can add a small filter with a few fish for pops of color and movement. A small pump will circulate the water, and you can change 15% of the water every week to keep it clear.
2. Repurposed Stock Tank
If you want an above-ground pond, a stock tank makes the perfect base for your new pond. You could also bury it in the ground for an in-ground pond. Fill it with water, add water softener, and pick out a few water plants. You can spread the plants and rocks around the container to make it look more natural. You should have a mix of submerged plants, water’s edge plants, and deep-sea water plants to balance out your pond.
3. River Rock Pond
You’ll find river rock in many landscaping stores for relatively cheap, and you can use it to build up a gorgeous custom pond. You’ll need a water pump, pond basin, and vinyl tubing to complete the project. This will be a slightly larger pond, so you do want to make sure you have enough space for it to fit comfortably. You can shape the river rock around the pond however you like, and you can even make a waterfall.
4. Garden Fish Pond
This is a very quick and relatively inexpensive pond idea. All you have to do is dig out the area you want your pond, line it with the appropriate liner, and use rocks to hold the liner in place. You can add a small filter if you like, or you can use water plants to aerate the water for your fish. It should sit for three or four days before you add your fish to it. If you put a pump in, block it with mesh, so it doesn’t accidentally suck up your fish.
5. Preformed Garden Pond
If you don’t have a lot of time, you can buy a preformed garden basin and bury it in your yard. You could even keep it out of the ground and stack rocks around it to create a raised pond. Fill your basin with water, pick out your plants, and choose the rocks to make it look natural.
Contact Evergreen Landscaping
If you’re ready to ad the perfect yard pond to your space, reach out to our team. We can help you design one that flows with your space, and we can give you plant suggestions to keep it looking fantastic all season long.
I really liked your description of what you can do with river rocks when making a pond for your backyard. Creating decorative structures like waterfalls and ponds could elevate our currently boring backyard into something truly impressive. I’ll look for any landscapers that can provide me with the skills and supplies to do this.