Things You'll Need

• Pond Skimmer
• Pond Filter
• Pond Pump
• Check Valve
• PVC Flex Pipe
• Pond Liner
• Underlayment
• Underwater Lights
• Pond Bacteria
• Waterfall Stone
• Skimmer Lid
• Filtration Media
• Skimmer Basket
• Filter Support Racks
• Bulk Head Fittings
• Liner Patch
• Expanding Foam
• Silicone
• PVC Glue/Primer
• Installation Instructions

Steps

1. Mark the pond area.
2. Place Skimmer and pond filter
3. Lay pond plumbing
4. Hook-up pond Filter
5. Excavate Pond
6. Install pond liner and underlayment
7. Hook-up Skimmer
8. Place rock in pond
9. Position pond lighting (placing them between rocks is an ideal location to start with).
10. Wash stones (using a garden hose).
11. Fill pond (lunch time!)
12. Build water fall and stream
13. Bring in top soil
14. Build retaining wall
15. Adjust waterfall
16. Trim Liner
17. Mulch berm
18. Clean up
19. Owners manual, bacteria

Tips

• Take into consideration the time of year and weather conditions when planning to build a water garden. And remember, hiring a Certified Aquascape Contractor will insure the job gets done right the first time. To learn more about building water gardens and ecosystem ponds, visit Aquascape Water Gardens.
• Note: Certification by Aquascapes simply means certfied in installing their products. There are numerous manufacturers and installers that offer quality products. Research your options for materials and check references for installers.
• Placing rocks IN the pond makes it harder to keep clean and healthy. This is a scheme created recently by a Large pond company trying to sell lots of extras (like skimmer, filters etc). Keeping the pond bottom open and removing leaves annually will keep the pond balanced and clear without the extra expense of skimmers and filters.