Creating a water garden (figure A) in your own backyard doesn't have to be the daunting task you may be envisioning. Host Kim Haworth and horticulturist Doug Benedict explain just how simple the process really is. To form the body of the pond, you can buy preformed plastic tubs (figure B); or if you prefer, thick liners (figure C) are available in the garden center.
Now you have to dig a hole (unless you're using a preformed tub that you wish to place aboveground). Mark the outline of the pond by laying a garden hose along the perimeter, and use the hose as a guide as you dig.
Before placing the liner, if there are rocks in the hole, cushion the area with sand, newspaper or old carpet; also check the area with a level to make sure it's plumb.
Once the liner is in place, you can begin filling it with water. Use rocks or weights around the sides to keep the liner from falling in.
Add plants (and fish, if you desire) to the pond. The foliage should cover approximately 2/3 of the water's surface.
If you add fish, you will need either a biological or a mechanical filter (figure D).
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