Top 57 Ponds Projects

1. 16. How To Excavate for a Water Garden

   

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   Once the pond for the water garden has been designed and marked off, you're ready to start digging with a backhoe.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

2. 17. Tropican Pond Oasis (04:41)

   

   Ahmed and crew create a tropical oasis that's topped off with a cabana bar.

3. 18. How to Create a Pond and Stream for an Outdoor Waterfall

   

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   Create a beautiful pond and stream for an outdoor waterfall.

   Time:

   Several Weekends

   Cost:

   $1,000 - $2,500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

4. 19. Design a Small Water Feature (01:09)

   

   One-minute version of how to install a small backyard fountain and pond.

5. 20. Pond Depth (01:57)

   

   There are specific depths to consider if a pond will have fish or plants.

6. 21. Pond Liners (02:46)

   

   The only thing that stands between your pond and a leak is the liner.

7. 22. How To Build a Backyard Water Feature

   

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   Learn how to build a water feature that adds interest to a backyard.

   Time:

   Several Weekends

   Cost:

   $2,500 - $5,000

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

8. 23. Whole-Family Backyard (00:01:01)

   

   Create a backyard for the whole family by designing areas for each member.

9. 24. How to Build a Pond or Water Garden

   

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   These simple steps make building a pond or water garden to enhance your landscape easy.

   Time:

   Several Weekends

   Cost:

   $1,000 - $2,500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

10. 25. Boy's Beachy Backyard (00:03:46)

    

    The Mosses give a little boy a proper sandbox and a pond to go with it.

11. 26. Pondless Waterfall (01:36)

    

    A waterfall without a pond? Yes, it's possible. See how it's done.

12. 27. Edging a Pond (01:46)

    

    Don't forget to add the finishing touch to your pond: a border.

13. 28. Outdoor Recreation Room Pt 1 (05:15)

    

    Putting green rolls over a bland backyard complete with waterfall and rec room.

14. 29. Easy Free-Standing Pond (05:28)

    

    Build a simple free-standing pond with a custom seating area.

15. 30. Cool Ponds, Pools and Fountains for the Backyard

    These inspiring backyard makeovers from the experts at DIY Networks incorporate water features ranging from small waterfalls to large s...