DIY Small Garden Pond with Waterfall & Rock Garden

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To keep the water clear for longer periods of time I recommend using Pump with Filter kit. My recommendation: https://amzn.to/3NnauaB This Video Is a Step by Step Tutorial on How to Build a Small Pond for Your Garden Featuring A Pot Waterfall! • It can be completed in a day or two and is ideal for people who just want to add a sma

Here is a detailed breakdown of the process for creating a DIY small garden pond with a waterfall and rock garden, as featured in the video:

Planning and Digging the Hole: First, choose the location and outline the shape [00:44]. Use a pond liner to ensure it covers the bottom adequately, accounting for depth; in this case, a 2x2 meter piece is use

d [00:49]. Form the hole on two levels to gain more depth with a smaller volume of water and allow pebbles to be placed on both levels [00:56]. Leave a slight back slope on the upper level to secure the pebbles added later [01:02].

Liner Protection and Placement: It is recommended to use an extra pad beneath the liner to reduce the risk of tearing

(such as wrapping paper from a TV or an old blanket) [01:21]. Shape the pond liner along the hole using pebbles, distributing it evenly without applying damaging pressure [01:34]. Wash the pebbles beforehand to keep the water clean [01:42].

Border and Water Testing: For the border between the pond and the lawn, flat stones are recommended because t

hey clamp the liner securely and can overhang the pond for a natural appearance [01:57]. Fill the pond with water to test it before moving on to the rock garden setup [02:10].

Waterfall and Pump Setup: The setup utilizes a pump with a flow rate of 1,200 liters per hour, a 2-meter hose, and an output featuring a pre-made hole for the hose [02:41]. R

oute the hose through the base of the rock garden without pinching it under the rocks, and select a position for the pot while leaving an extra length of hose [02:53].

Arranging Rocks and Fixing the Pot: Arrange the stones for the face of the rock garden, optionally using a mortar mix for added strength [03:09]. Add soil at the back of the stones,

compacting it, and shape the top to firmly anchor the pot [03:19]. Place two large stones for side support, followed by supporting stones in the front and back to prevent movement [03:24].

Final Touches and Automation: Cover excess liner with pebbles, add rocks to the rock garden, and plant various greenery [03:44]. The final result is a budget-fri

endly, simple, and beautiful pond with a low-power-consumption pump [04:07]. The pump is plugged into a garden timer to automatically run during specific hours, turning off at night and starting up again in the morning [04:20].

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DIY Small Garden Pond with Waterfall & Rock Garden

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Viewer Discussion & Comments

@georgecrafter3165

Thank you for all the positive comments and feedback! To keep the water clear for longer periods of time I recommend using a Pump with Filter kit. Here is my recommendation: https://amzn.to/3NnauaB

@Wednesday7483

I’ve been bugging my husband to build a pond for 3 weeks. He kept saying it was too much work. After watching your video he has agreed we can do it. Thank you!!

@EdugeBDroN

I like tutorials from people with common sense and a realistic notion of what "on a budget " is. Thanks for posting. It looks like it was always there

@Allyct1980

This is the first video I saw of an actually easy and somewhat budget friendly diy pond and it's also sooo beautiful! Ty for the inspiration:)

@CocoaRosee

The best DIY pond on Youtube.

@nink1239

I built small pond once and over time unexpectedly it attracted a whole bunch of bullfrogs big bullfrogs.

@PhylissRife-x3u7t

I really like this. It’s just the right size and you explained everything well and I really enjoyed this and it’s really simple. Thank you.

@lynncave795

I've seen many a video for DIY Ponds, many of which I like very much but your video really is perfect for a small pond, easy directions... looks more doable for me. Thanks so much!

@BeautyBeatdown

This truly is like the first pond/waterfall video for on a budget that I've found so far. Thank you!

@MagPie0423

Best small pond build I have seen .

@lisawilloughby1810

Thank you for sharing this! It's a really nice small garden pond and just the kind of DIY tutorial I was looking for!

@paws4mercy643

I have been watching Small DIY pond videos for ever IN fact my eyes are bleeding I've seen so many and FINALLY found THIS DESIGN and its EXACTLY what I have been looking fir for the space I have to work with and I LOVE THIS simple perfect beautiful and has just the right amount of ZEN awesome video Thank you I can stop watching videos now ITS A MIRACLE I tell ya I just was not finding what I was after UNTIL NOW

@crystalhuntbeebe4800

This is almost exactly the idea I have for my small garden pond in my head! Thanks for sharing your creation it answered a few questions I was wondering about. You did a Beautiful job and you also have a beautiful furbaby kitty 😺

@JLynn8204

Now this i can manage! affordable and looks pretty easy to do with just 2 people. I am definitely going to create this in my yard!

@thatswhatisaid8908

I love everything about this. The big pot for the waterfall, the two depths of the pond, the gravel used, and the cute rock garden at the back. Oh, and that gorgeous kitty!