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Have you exhausted your garden activities and are looking for an exciting project to sink your teeth into? Building a pond is an absorbing way to spend your time and the results can bring much joy. We’ll talk you through everything you need to get the project underway without splashing all the cash, thanks to Pondkeeper.

Pondkeeping is a relaxing and rewarding hobby. Planning and building your pond is a fun way to spend some time, and the result can be a relaxing retreat in your garden. It’s also full of fun and learning opportunities for children. The size and shape of your pond will be determined by your garden. Try to position the pond so it is sheltered from cold prevailing winds and receives sunlight for at least half the day. Where possible avoid overhanging trees as their leaves and blossom will fall into the pond. Also avoid areas where surface water tends to collect, or areas with a high water table as this could push up under the pond liner and create problems. Dig the pond or water garden to the desired shape taking care to make the sides sloping rather than vertical, the shape is down to personal preference but it is always best to create a shape that allows natural flow of water. Avoid complicated shapes as they can lead to construction difficulties. To create areas for marginal plants, leave steps of 20-40cm deep. For a perfect finish, make sure the top edge of the pond is level.