Putting in a garden pond is no longer a far-off goal, but a simple one. Artificial, pre-made, and flexible Pond Liners have taken the place of concrete ponds, making it easier and less expensive to build a pond.
One can settle for a small water garden that holds less than 1,500 gallons of water or is less than 10" x 13" x 19" deep when building on a budget. You can choose between a rigid pre-made pond or a flexible liner. A simple 10x16-foot pond with a good-quality liner can be put in for less than $1,000.
The first option is to use premade ponds, which come in different sizes and shapes and cost a lot less than concrete ponds. With these supplies, a beginner gardener can put together a pond in less than a day and have fish, plants, and a fountain in it by the next day.
The easiest kind of pond to build is one that has already been made. A flat surface can be put on top of a box with no bottom, and a cushion can be put at the bottom. The Pond Liner can be put on the bottom and spread out over the top of the pond. Then, the pond can be filled with water. Any extra liner can be cut off at a later time.
The second kind is one that is dug into the ground. Most people choose liners because they are flexible and can be built in any shape, size, or depth. First, you can mark the shape of the pond on the ground with a plastic hose. Then you can start digging. Once the pond is excavated, the Pond Liner can be placed inside and fixed with stones and bricks. Protecting the liner from the sun is important.
Flexible rubber liners last as long as pre-shaped fibreglass ones, but they only cost half as much. People often choose the standard 45 mm EPDM-2 because it is durable and flexible. Rubber is also better than PVC and other flexible liners. When it's cold, PVC gets stiff. Rubber breaks down more slowly than PVC when it's out in the sun.
