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Where can you find a custom pond liner? Purchasing options and what to prepare before ordering Where can you find a custom pond liner? Purchasing options and what to prepare before orderingCustom-made pond liner: cut to length from a roll, workshop-welded liner, 3D preformed liner, or prepackaged liner. Where to find them, which...6 min de lecture How to Create an Above-Ground Fish Pond: Materials, Assembly, and Golden Rules How to Create an Above-Ground Fish Pond: Materials, Assembly, and Golden RulesWood, masonry, tank, or kit: which materials to choose for an above-ground pond, how to withstand the water pressure, insulate the walls,...6 min de lecture What exposure is best for a garden pond? Sun, partial shade, and orientation: what each choice entails What exposure is best for a garden pond? Sun, partial shade, and orientation: what each choice entailsFull sun, partial shade, or shade: which exposure should you choose for a garden pond, how many hours of sunlight should you...7 min de lecture How large should my pool be? Size the surface area, depth, and volume according to its intended use How large should my pool be? Size the surface area, depth, and volume according to its intended useBigger isn't just a matter of preference: the size of a pond determines its stability, the fish it can accommodate, and the...7 min de lecture How many bottom drains for a 250 m² pool? The calculation method and mistakes to avoid How many bottom drains for a 250 m² pool? The calculation method and mistakes to avoidFor a large pool, the number of main drains depends on the floor area, the target filtration flow rate, and the pool’s...6 min de lecture Build a pond without a liner: clay, bentonite, a shell or concrete - the 5 solutions compared honestly Build a pond without a liner: clay, bentonite, a shell or concrete - the 5 solutions compared honestlyYou can create a pond or pool without a liner, but each solution has its own requirements. Puddled clay, bentonite, groundwater pond,...6 min de lecture

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Building a glass-sided koi pond: glass, thickness, waterproofing, and mistakes to avoid Building a glass-sided koi pond: glass, thickness, waterproofing, and mistakes to avoidA glass viewing window on a koi pond offers a unique spectacle, but it is also the most technically demanding element of...6 min de lecture Maintaining a garden pond according to its type: lined, preformed, masonry, fish, or natural Maintaining a garden pond according to its type: lined, preformed, masonry, fish, or naturalA pond with a liner, a preformed pond, a masonry pond, a koi pond, or a natural pond cannot all be maintained...12 min de lecture EPDM liner: calculate and order the right size EPDM liner: calculate and order the right sizeThe formula for calculating your EPDM liner, a worked example, converting to m² based on width, the underlay, and custom sizing before...12 min de lecture Clear water in a pool: diagnosis, filtration, and sustainable maintenance Clear water in a pool: diagnosis, filtration, and sustainable maintenanceRestore clear water in your pool: diagnose green or cloudy water, calculate the volume, choose the filter and UV-C, and follow a...8 min de lecture Building a garden pond with a liner: the project step by step, from marking it out to filling it with water Building a garden pond with a liner: the project step by step, from marking it out to filling it with waterBuild your own garden pond with a liner: choose the location, mark it out, dig the ledges, calculate the liner size, install...13 min de lecture Cut a Japanese rug quickly and cleanly: tools, template, and finishing touches Cut a Japanese rug quickly and cleanly: tools, template, and finishing touchesSaw, utility knife, electric knife, or angle grinder? How to cut Japanese pond filter matting quickly, with a straight cut and without...14 min de lecture Building a fish pond: volume, depth, filtration, and protection - the choices that matter Building a fish pond: volume, depth, filtration, and protection - the choices that matterDesign a pond intended to keep fish healthy: volume and depth according to the species, shape and water circulation, filtration sizing, oxygen,...16 min de lecture Water mirror in the garden: design, waterproofing, and maintenance Water mirror in the garden: design, waterproofing, and maintenanceShallow water feature, dark bottom, perfectly level overflow: how to design a garden reflecting pool, choose the waterproofing, keep the water clear...12 min de lecture How to hide the edges of a preformed pond? Stones, gravel-covered liner, plants: finishes that last How to hide the edges of a preformed pond? Stones, gravel-covered liner, plants: finishes that lastThe plastic rim of a preformed pond quickly gives away the liner. Overhanging slabs, pebbles, gravel-covered liner, coco planting bags, trailing plants,...7 min de lecture Renovating an Old Garden Pond: Assessment, Restoration, or Reconstruction Renovating an Old Garden Pond: Assessment, Restoration, or ReconstructionLeaks, silt buildup, outdated filtration, poorly designed layout: how to assess an old pond, decide between restoration and reconstruction, and carry out...12 min de lecture Make a mini pond with a tire: cutting, waterproofing, and planting step by step Make a mini pond with a tire: cutting, waterproofing, and planting step by stepA large agricultural tire can become a charming mini-pond for a few plants and small wildlife. Choose the tire, cut it, line...7 min de lecture Overlap two EPDM liners in a leak-free stream: overlap direction, thresholds, and welding Overlap two EPDM liners in a leak-free stream: overlap direction, thresholds, and weldingHow to join two EPDM liners in a stream or between a stream and a pond without leaks: overlap in the direction...7 min de lecture Can a polyester pool leak? Possible causes and repair of a cracked shell Can a polyester pool leak? Possible causes and repair of a cracked shellA polyester pool or pond can leak: cracks caused by an improperly leveled installation, impact, frost, surface aging, or a wall fitting....7 min de lecture How to build a pond waterfall: the natural stone project, from liner to pump How to build a pond waterfall: the natural stone project, from liner to pumpBuilding your own pond waterfall mainly requires careful attention to three things: waterproofing beneath the stones, choosing the pump and hose, and...7 min de lecture Where to place a check valve on a pond: pump, filter, suction, and air pump Where to place a check valve on a pond: pump, filter, suction, and air pumpWhere to install a check valve in a pond system: on the discharge of a submersible pump, at the end of the...7 min de lecture Which product should I choose to waterproof my garden pond? Liner, EPDM, prefabricated shell, concrete, or polyester Which product should I choose to waterproof my garden pond? Liner, EPDM, prefabricated shell, concrete, or polyesterPVC liner, EPDM, prefabricated shell, coated concrete, or fiberglass-reinforced polyester: each waterproofing system has its ideal application. A comparison of the criteria...6 min de lecture Build a cement pond: foundation, masonry, plastering, and safe filling with water for fish Build a cement pond: foundation, masonry, plastering, and safe filling with water for fishThe masonry pond allows for clean shapes and raised edges, but requires a proper method: foundation, reinforced walls, plaster, waterproofing coating, then...10 min de lecture Build an above-ground wooden pool: structure, waterproofing, and water weight Build an above-ground wooden pool: structure, waterproofing, and water weightA wooden pool on the terrace or in the garden is possible, provided you clearly understand the role of the wood (the...7 min de lecture