How to Build a Garden Pond (w/ Monica from The Weekender)

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  • @kellypruitt2362
    @kellypruitt2362 4 ปีที่แล้ว +147

    Yay! So happy to see Monica, please bring back the Weekender.

    • @saulgoodman2018
      @saulgoodman2018 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's been 2 years. It's not coming back.

    • @sherrydobbins1409
      @sherrydobbins1409 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I just discovered the weekender ..I just read this where it's no longer being done..sad..

  • @zebrobertson
    @zebrobertson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Best pro tip was reminder to keep edge of pond liner above surrounding ground! If not for that, my future pond would likely result in fish swimming through the grass in my yard at the next heavy rain! Thank you for the tip!

  • @soyooin
    @soyooin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +866

    Me at 3am stumbling across this video and now wants to make a Zen Garden: 👁️👄👁️

    • @tine7199
      @tine7199 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      0

    • @soyooin
      @soyooin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@tine7199 0

    • @braydonmaier3768
      @braydonmaier3768 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s 10 a clock

    • @ahhwe-any7434
      @ahhwe-any7434 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I have no clue how to make any of these "dude projects." I have no patience to learn these things. 😔 I always skip to the final product. But a mini pond sounds cute. I want a coy one. 🤔💡Im gonna put those kiddie pool things into the ground. Itll be cheap & i can rig it up to look just as nice 🤗. Im just being stupid. These are the things i do at 3 am.

    • @vintagefinds3349
      @vintagefinds3349 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Put the chicken bone down and step away from the window

  • @WALLUMOT
    @WALLUMOT 4 ปีที่แล้ว +349

    It's best to put the pump at the furthest end from the waterfall as it helps the water to circulate properly.

    • @jewel2333
      @jewel2333 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Oh I thought you were saying like SPOOKY MONTH

    • @da3498
      @da3498 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      8

    • @finnleykye6130
      @finnleykye6130 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I guess im asking randomly but does someone know of a tool to log back into an Instagram account?
      I somehow lost my account password. I appreciate any tips you can offer me.

    • @jadencoleman3186
      @jadencoleman3186 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Finnley Kye Instablaster ;)

    • @diekritischestimme
      @diekritischestimme 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, but waterlilies hate moving water. But this design is horrible anyway, if you ask me.
      It feels cheap and 80% of the black plastic is still visible, once the water is clean.

  • @Dawn-tv1bk
    @Dawn-tv1bk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    Wow, this project was more involved than I realized. So glad to see Monica back! An approximate cost for this project and amounts used would be a nice addition to the video . Thanks for sharing this project with us.

    • @sethwalsh8095
      @sethwalsh8095 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Old comment but I’ve seen plenty vids showing how to build budget ponds (100$). It will obviously not be as extravagant as this shown one (300$) for the plastic liner alone, over 1000$ overall is cheap for a fully built pond with proper filtration, with plants and rocks.

    • @Ohdipson8
      @Ohdipson8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@sethwalsh8095 the liner is $99. The links are above......

    • @sethwalsh8095
      @sethwalsh8095 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@Ohdipson8 use lime stone liner you could make a 600 gallon pond for 99$ using it. Pumps are 30$ on Amazon as well. You may be able to find some old pool liner if you ask around enough even. Wish you the best of luck in building your pond.

  • @torysetliff
    @torysetliff 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Monicaaaa! Yay! Hope y'all are working on another season of The Weekender. Give the people what they want, Lowe's.

  • @m.s.4356
    @m.s.4356 4 ปีที่แล้ว +153

    We NEED Monica back with The Weekender! Everyone agrees?

  • @matblack9288
    @matblack9288 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I did this for under $100 and it turned out like absolute paradise! My family also has a history with building them, so it was fun!

    • @shawnp8076
      @shawnp8076 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Did you get everything from Lowe's? How did you do this for under a 100? That's awesome

    • @oscardepaz9103
      @oscardepaz9103 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Shawn Pieper it’s impossible to do it under a 100 dollars unless someone bought you of the stuff

    • @beccilee9344
      @beccilee9344 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Please post pictures

    • @the_original_skytiger
      @the_original_skytiger 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      lol

    • @tetrahydro7353
      @tetrahydro7353 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@oscardepaz9103 depends where u live bro some towns things are just cheap

  • @danielp1629
    @danielp1629 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    We all love Monica! Glad to see again!

    • @sherrydobbins1409
      @sherrydobbins1409 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just read where it's no longer being filmed...then read this..is it still being produced? I just discovered these and loved my binge watching...hoping it's still being produced.

  • @Around_The_Home
    @Around_The_Home 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Small suggestion. Before adding the backfill sand, temporarily place some concrete block on the bottom of the liner. This will help prevent the liner from moving as you add the backfill.

  • @vincenthansa183
    @vincenthansa183 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    World class garden and voice

  • @YomsKoi
    @YomsKoi 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I built a 10x 15 pond in my backyard by hand almost 2 years ago now I love it so much

  • @coloradoboo1071
    @coloradoboo1071 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Nice video! My neighbor put in a pond and learned that you should also think about putting places where critters can get out if they get into the water. He found a dead rabbit in his and a few birds, too.

  • @mbrusso39
    @mbrusso39 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    one of the best videos I've seen. lots of info, tricks, tips and visuals!

  • @goodygoody5450
    @goodygoody5450 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I'm hooked on this Monica person. It's so empowering to see a woman lead a conversation in home improvement and do it so well. I know they're out there, and I feel like more women would be encouraged to learn with some good leaders.

    • @Mccormick2023
      @Mccormick2023 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah mostly men do this kinda stuff my mom always planted flowers and stuff like that but my dad did the rest of that kind of work

    • @n8020
      @n8020 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That’s different, I just see her as a person. Dosnt even occur to me to label her as a leader or taking charge. She’s hosting the show and I would have the same thought if it were a man talking. Seems like you can’t just enjoy the show without attaching labels and roles from your built in complex.

  • @EngineeringmyLife
    @EngineeringmyLife 4 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    I Love the projects that Monica is a part of. I didn't even want a pond in my garden....now I do 😆.
    When is the weekender coming back?

    • @saulgoodman2018
      @saulgoodman2018 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It's been 2 years. It's not coming back.

    • @EngineeringmyLife
      @EngineeringmyLife 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@saulgoodman2018 Maybe if we ask about it enough, they'll bring it back....I'm still hopeful 🤞

    • @will1867
      @will1867 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Umm you sound thirsty, and she's horrible at these things. So..... no get rid of her and she's not even attractive

  • @danidockstader1529
    @danidockstader1529 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I love this pond! I think I’ll put one in my backyard. I’m so glad you are making videos again. Thank you for all your knowledge.

  • @pawcificpurrsea7874
    @pawcificpurrsea7874 ปีที่แล้ว

    Perfectly lovely little pond. Thanks for sharing! Would liked to have seen a close-up on how the landscape around filter looked when finished. We're also looking at putting in an overflow drain, and an auto-refill....totally self sustaining.

  • @Soralax
    @Soralax 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That's actually super useful video. It covered basically everything that I wanted to know.

    • @lowes
      @lowes  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad to hear it!

    • @Soralax
      @Soralax 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lowes will share the result of following your guide for sure. Thank you for advices :)

  • @keithwyatt1234
    @keithwyatt1234 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Cool thank u for helping me now I made my own pond it was 4,000 gallons of water in it thanks for the help again

    • @lowes
      @lowes  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey there, Keith! We love to hear that you did this one yourself 💪🏼 We’re putting together a highlight video of DIY projects our TH-cam subscribers have done and we’d love to include yours! Nothing fancy…just looking for either an image or a quick video of the finished project. If you’re interested, send me an email at daniel.e.coleman@lowes.com!

    • @YomsKoi
      @YomsKoi 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Post some videos of it id love to see it , my budget allowed me for a 2000 gallon pond for about 1k

  • @outdoorboyzuk2330
    @outdoorboyzuk2330 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I love this video I’ve watched it twice it’s encouraged me to do my own pond :) x

  • @matthewtucker2103
    @matthewtucker2103 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Moss would really make the rocks pop. Plus it would probably assist in the filtration of the water.

  • @vivredd553
    @vivredd553 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Ya-ya! Monica is back!! ❤❤❤

  • @ch-zo8gh
    @ch-zo8gh 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am Japanese. Your farm is wonderful.

  • @gameonammar8532
    @gameonammar8532 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Start the weekender again

  • @sagittariusque8932
    @sagittariusque8932 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely amazing

  • @iamziano
    @iamziano 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    A video collab between Monica of Lowe's and Laura of Garden Answer would be very very interesting 🥰

  • @gail1684
    @gail1684 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You make this look so easy.

  • @wyunaboy
    @wyunaboy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    hey i finally found something that useful in youtube:) thank you..

  • @eshollen
    @eshollen 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just got a free pond shell. Going to install it in my garden railroad this summer. Great video to find here.

  • @DrumFilterRau
    @DrumFilterRau 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Appreciate the video! You might want to try a drum filter for even better pond care. It cleans the water on its own and needs very little maintenance. It’s also energy-efficient, costing only about 50 cents a month. If you’re looking for an easier way to keep your pond clean, this could be a perfect fit.

  • @Your_a_brat
    @Your_a_brat 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    soooo cute and pretty very nice job

  • @ShimmyShimmy1111
    @ShimmyShimmy1111 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How did I miss this? My favourite YT show :)

  • @jinniema
    @jinniema 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Perfect. I have a pond previous owners never used for 7 yrs they were there and we are planning to fix it up and run it. Want to add light too

    • @lowes
      @lowes  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Adding some light to your pond would be amazing - great idea, Yaneth!

  • @TheArlberg1
    @TheArlberg1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Spot on both of You! Watched it all the way in Australia. I have learned to put an escape for water that would lift and tilt a pond like that. I happened 2x. Trees I would keep well away. I have two ponds connected with a waterfall but it does not always run. So I need to wait for my Springtime! Richard

  • @MARIADaSilva-dw9cs
    @MARIADaSilva-dw9cs 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Fantastic for aquatic plants and the zen sound of water. I wouldn't put fish in it.

    • @janeEriley
      @janeEriley 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If one is to add fish, they should wait until the water is clear. But first add the declorinization chemicals and such.

  • @harikrishnansurendran9918
    @harikrishnansurendran9918 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job guys! A happy happy video 👌🏼😄

  • @cliffstanich9192
    @cliffstanich9192 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video. Explained everything. Im gonna try it.

  • @BenHayat
    @BenHayat 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a beautiful job.

  • @thaosfamily2893
    @thaosfamily2893 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love it can’t wait to do ours

  • @jessicaabukhamsin5048
    @jessicaabukhamsin5048 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yess my dream one day once my husband done with the Army and we buy a house I want this.❤

  • @Antonio-mg9ul
    @Antonio-mg9ul ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is there a way to connect two of these ponds together so koi can swim between the 2 thank you 😊

  • @erickestrada6782
    @erickestrada6782 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We're basically doing the same thing to our back yard. We're half way done and we're buying everything at lowes 👍

  • @randomyoutuber1225
    @randomyoutuber1225 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks this really helped out a lot!!

  • @verygoodboy2688
    @verygoodboy2688 4 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    The didn't go into it but please do plenty of research on filtration and keeping good water parameters if you get fish

  • @rachealhenderson3287
    @rachealhenderson3287 ปีที่แล้ว

    This helped a lot!

  • @CreativePhotoWales
    @CreativePhotoWales 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you - I'm looking at creating a pond and this is really helpful.

  • @deepalib3096
    @deepalib3096 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a lovely pond!

  • @WHH203
    @WHH203 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks! Great job! I think it is my next project! 👍

  • @MazGogo1
    @MazGogo1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Goodjob guys

  • @catherinemurphy873
    @catherinemurphy873 ปีที่แล้ว

    An amazing job 💯. Thanks 👍

  • @vocalz004
    @vocalz004 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love this! 💜

  • @thatguypal2025
    @thatguypal2025 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful

  • @aafsterlife9647
    @aafsterlife9647 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    SO LOVELY! 😃

  • @veronicapeterson1403
    @veronicapeterson1403 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is stunningly beautiful and would love to make one and add Japanese Koi.

  • @MuhammadIsmail-to8vb
    @MuhammadIsmail-to8vb 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice procedure

  • @Passionproject100
    @Passionproject100 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Ooh darn I want a larger pond with lights!

    • @PedramBastan
      @PedramBastan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You could always dig a larger hole and use just the liner. You could source out lighting online. Just look for submersible lights.

    • @deastbeast4137
      @deastbeast4137 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Look at Aquascape

  • @jm8meditate274
    @jm8meditate274 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    More weekender please!

  • @p90pdack68
    @p90pdack68 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Adorable!

  • @Christopher2211-t5o
    @Christopher2211-t5o 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I thought it was going to come out bad looks better then I thought nice job hiding the liner

  • @kendalldenae11
    @kendalldenae11 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I love this! I’m starting my fish pond this coming week! Can’t wait to finish it ❤️

    • @iridium8562
      @iridium8562 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Make sure that the water is clean and you are able to take care of it properly, like cleaning the water and making sure the right type of bacteria grows In there, cause that in the video is clearly just for show

  • @hamidakhalid6615
    @hamidakhalid6615 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job 👌

  • @matiasgregorio4132
    @matiasgregorio4132 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Need this pond for all my ducks

  • @4k4u99
    @4k4u99 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow , Love it

  • @mahmoudbamarni3803
    @mahmoudbamarni3803 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice work. very good

  • @iniAKChannel
    @iniAKChannel 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful, wanna it make at home.

  • @PunchiDanuma
    @PunchiDanuma 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really nice thank u

  • @Feathers147
    @Feathers147 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'll be starting my waterfall pond soon and this vid is super helpful, thanks for sharing 😊👍👍👍👍👍

  • @kaycox5555
    @kaycox5555 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Terrific idea!

  • @yasminaljahlani135
    @yasminaljahlani135 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love it , good job

  • @nujumper
    @nujumper 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    that was so cool I want to try that

  • @BalinClark
    @BalinClark 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Also make sure to take all the soil out of the pot it has fertilizer in it witch helps algae grow

  • @Interp66
    @Interp66 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video!

  • @SunilKumar-uu1ub
    @SunilKumar-uu1ub 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    So beautiful 🥰🥰👏

  • @tracyfan9540
    @tracyfan9540 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great video, explains how the system worked especially for beginners.

  • @TobyCreates
    @TobyCreates 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great video 👍

  • @ArifAli-hg1eq
    @ArifAli-hg1eq 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great job, thx.

  • @TerryTraumatize91
    @TerryTraumatize91 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Is there some kind of petition to bring the weekender back? I miss it! And it comes in handy with people like me who have no clue on how to work power tools!

  • @yusufkir6583
    @yusufkir6583 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This pond will never last

  • @ron2nd2nonediy11
    @ron2nd2nonediy11 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful good job guys

  • @frankiegarza3002
    @frankiegarza3002 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Got my pond and liner just need to find a way to get cheap rocks here in Houston they are expensive

  • @RaduM93
    @RaduM93 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What that foam spray used for glueing rocks together?

    • @lowes
      @lowes  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Radu, it is the GREAT STUFF Pond and Stone 12-oz Straw Indoor/Outdoor Spray Foam Insulation. 👍
      Here is a link to the spray: www.lowes.com/pd/GREAT-STUFF-GREAT-STUFF-Pond-and-Stone-12-oz-Spray-Foam-Insulation/1000040497

  • @thatbee3585
    @thatbee3585 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Impressive!!!!!!

  • @ameriicanprepper5813
    @ameriicanprepper5813 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If you live in a northern state where your town has sand for roads you maybe able to get your sand free from your local town. Just some tips on saving money for your small landscaping needs.

  • @lorriehernandez469
    @lorriehernandez469 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very pretty!

  • @choongjiancheong8923
    @choongjiancheong8923 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice

  • @genuEngine
    @genuEngine 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Are you able to pump the water out for the winter

  • @iN00bman
    @iN00bman 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Woo! Great instructions all around

  • @yogikumar4516
    @yogikumar4516 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very thankful mem

  • @DanJCarney
    @DanJCarney 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Always wanted to do one..someday!

  • @jhashemi782
    @jhashemi782 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful job,well done 👍

  • @BandanaDude
    @BandanaDude 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I found this after I just finished a big garden pond

  • @ZAK-89
    @ZAK-89 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video make more 😊

  • @krishosler390
    @krishosler390 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very nice, but what do you do for heavy rains and overflow?

  • @jesusisreal2604
    @jesusisreal2604 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing

  • @christinaalameda6206
    @christinaalameda6206 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely BEAUTIFUL LOVE it 😙⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘💜💙🤗

  • @2acresevolving777
    @2acresevolving777 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is awesome! I just built a rock pond with a water wheel and a couple of other water features. Definitely will be adding a fish pond!

  • @montanamadscientist1032
    @montanamadscientist1032 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    What do you do when you accidentally press "9" instead of "8" with the digging location?

  • @badboys7024
    @badboys7024 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It would be nice if you can provide list if everything you used and how much you use.
    Thanks !!

    • @BeeWildHomestead
      @BeeWildHomestead 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ummm she said twice its in the description.

    • @badboys7024
      @badboys7024 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BeeWildHomestead love you beautiful

  • @shaylasmith3935
    @shaylasmith3935 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the information! 💕
    Do you ever struggle with mosquitoes due to this pond?