Above Ground Ponds

Above ground ponds are becoming very popular. The main reason for this, I believe, is that it’s often easier to build around a prefabricated pond than to dig a huge hole! This can obviously be extremely time consuming and very hard work!

But… try not to worry about time! The planning is very important and just do a little when you can! A pond will give you years of enjoyment and so it’s important to get it right.

It also can create a very special look and feel, be that formal or modern, and can integrate well with patios or by walls.

If you have decided on creating a wildlife pond then an above ground pond is out of the question.

Above Ground Ponds have 3 great benefits.

The pond is safer for children as it is raised off the ground - it will also keep out dogs or other pets. There is need to dig a huge hole in the ground, you can just build around it.

With the pond being higher this helps maintenance, fish viewing*, prevents rubbish, mud and other unwanted things falling into your pond.

*If you are considering a koi pond then this will give you great pleasure for not only viewing the fish, but easily feeding them out of your hand.

This pond has been created slightly above ground but they have blended it nicely with stones and rocks. When doing a raised pond you need to take the cost of materials into account. Where you would normally dig a hole and the earth would support it you now would need to use bricks, blocks or stone with concrete and sometimes even decking.

These types of pond just go so well with patios and I would make sure that you create a wide rim all the way around the edge that can provide an extra seating area. It's as close to the fish as you can get without going for a paddle: )

There is more information on building these types of ponds in the installing ponds section that will help
you understand more of the construction side.

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