Smartpond's How to Build a Pond or Water Feature
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Smartpond demonstrates how to build a pond or water feature in your home garden. Learn how to add pond liner, lighting, and pond pumps to make a healthy and beautiful water feature. Thinking about building a pond? Do you have a space that needs some attention? Or do you just want a calm and peaceful setting? A pond can do all of that. Choosing a pond is also crucial. For smaller areas a flexible liner or a small potted water feature would be ideal, however if you have a lot of space to work with, building and designing a pond with a water feature could also be beneficial. When choosing a pond, also make sure to choose the right landscaping and plants to set around it. As you begin installation, be sure to map out the area you want your pond to be in. For colder climates be sure to dig at least 2-2.5 feet deep to prevent the fish from freezing. Dig out different level tiers for added rocks and design. Line the hole with under-layment before installing the liner to prevent any damage to the liner. Install the liner and lay down with stone or rock. Incorporate a filter and a pump for healthy pond life. For more creative ideas and videos, visit http://www.Lowes.com/Videos Subscribe to Lowe's YouTube for great how to videos and home improvement tips: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=lowes Or head to our channel: http://www.youtube.com/Lowes
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too complicated
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This is very nice. But will the filter take care of algae? I planned on putting small fish in the one I am going to have built or build myself.
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Is there a solar pump that is strong enough to pump that much water. Live in Nevada, lots and lots of sun!
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Beautiful sound
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love it but its spitting out water really fast.... think the pump is too strong but I love the layout and how it looks.
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I love the pond but don't like the rocks and gravel on the bottom if you have fish they will muck up fast and the sound is good .I am amazed you have that much water flow since your hose seems long .I have been looking at the smart pond pump 3600 gph since my pond is 7 thousand gallons and two streams and 2 waterfalls .I think the size pump may work .Looking for energy efficient one also
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This is one of the ugliest pond I've seen on YouTube. It's hard to believe the lady that says she likes to hear the terrible sound of that water flowing and even finds it relaxing!! There's nothing peaceful about it!! It's awful!
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that's easy what about plug and electrical issues???
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i can assure you its not much at all.
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A pond can add color and life to any landscape, and it’s a weekend project that anyone can complete.
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Since 1982 I have designed and built well over 2000 water gardens with rebar and concrete- and I have replaced scores of liner ponds that had been gnawed by various animals such as rats, mice, gophers, chipmunks, ground squirrels and liners that had been pierced by tree roots and even plant roots (Philodendron). Many pond builders use newspapers and carpet, however, this material becomes nesting materials for rodents that burrow under the liner and eventually chew through the liner. Douglas
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News Flash! Before the "open closet door and coming out movement, "Gay" used to mean happy! Now it is a substitute word for homosexuality. Sounds better than "Sodomite" as defined in the bible huh? Same thing happened to the rainbow :-( The rainbow was a sign from God to Noah after the flood that He would never destroy the earth again by flood. Now it has been adopted by the homosexual community as their own special colorful symbol.
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can only imagine the electric bill.. :(
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visit Advanced Aquatic Technology, Inc. they do awesome work...
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A gay pond? I didn't know that ponds had sexualities. I learned something today. yaaaaay :D
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Attractive result, certainly more natural than most you see on YouTube. However the waterfall is built up too high compared with the surrounding backyard. It needs some more soil to be brought on-site, shaped creatively and held in place with Hardcoat
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Testing ability to send a response
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i have a smart pond 1,500 gallons come check mine out guys thanks
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to much GPH on the pump though sounds more like rapids then a pond. great vid though thanks for sharing.
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