Hello everyone! I'm new to this forum and came to ask some questions about building a pond. I've researched everything about ponds besides actually building one. My plans are to have one in an irregular shape, 66 inches across at its longest point and 44 inches across at its widest point. The depth will be a maximum of 20 inches due to the 24 inch limit in my area. If I go over 24 I am legally required to make a fence around it, which is not something I want to do.
I have a few questions. My first one is pond shelving. How many shelves should I have in this pond, and at what heights? Should I have them go all around the pond or just in certain spots?
My second question is about what to put in the pond in terms of decoration. I read up about gravel on the bottom of the pond and shelves and learned it is more of a hassle then it's worth. With that being said, should I just go bare bottom on all shelves and the bottom floor?
My plan for the edges on top of the liner is flagstone hanging over the side to hide the liner. Honestly, I'm a bit worried for this part since it may look out of place. The area where I want to put it is by an existing garden that is lined around with round (not perfectly round) stones. Do you reckon this would look too out of place or should I just go for it? The only reason I don't want to go with round stones around my pond is because I fear of those showing the liner all too much.
Thank you everyone in advance. I've loved reading all the posts on here so far!
I have a few questions. My first one is pond shelving. How many shelves should I have in this pond, and at what heights? Should I have them go all around the pond or just in certain spots?
My second question is about what to put in the pond in terms of decoration. I read up about gravel on the bottom of the pond and shelves and learned it is more of a hassle then it's worth. With that being said, should I just go bare bottom on all shelves and the bottom floor?
My plan for the edges on top of the liner is flagstone hanging over the side to hide the liner. Honestly, I'm a bit worried for this part since it may look out of place. The area where I want to put it is by an existing garden that is lined around with round (not perfectly round) stones. Do you reckon this would look too out of place or should I just go for it? The only reason I don't want to go with round stones around my pond is because I fear of those showing the liner all too much.
Thank you everyone in advance. I've loved reading all the posts on here so far!