How Do You Build Small Fish Ponds?
Adding small fish ponds into landscapes is an effective and attractive way to enhance the aesthetics and appeal of a yard. Ponds create a natural environment by attracting wildlife, birds, butterflies and dragonflies as well as frogs and toads. Small fish ponds are inexpensive to build, easy to maintain, and provide a pleasant place to relax or meditate. Preformed fish pond liners make it easy to build a small pond in a day or two. Choose a location. Ponds need at least four hours of sunlight a day, but small ponds can heat up quickly, so find somewhere with some shade. Stay away from areas that have trees that lose their leaves often or drop seeds or fruit. An ideal location is near the house, with convenient access for maintenance and electricity if a filter or pump will be added, and be in a spot conducive to viewing and relaxing. Turn the preformed pond liner upside down in the desired location. Mark the perimeter by sprinkling rice around the edges of the liner. Set the liner asid
