I've been watching many pond building videos, and I've to say that your decoration style with stonework, part formal part natural, is the one I like most and the one I will copycat. 😄
Thanks very much and I’m chuffed you’ve commented on the editing also: I’m learning You tubing is bloomin time consuming! But enjoyable and rewarding also!
Seems here in the US, whenever I see a pond, the entire thing has rocks everywhere, not a bit of underwater liner exposed... whereas your ponds seem mostly to just have the rock work from the top to just 6" or a foot below the water line, and just liner below that. Interesting.... maybe more formal difference?
you have mentioned splitting the stone before but I would love to see how you do this. Both how to size the stone to the even width that you have in the "formal" wall and how to make it the right thickness. I have a tonne of stone in the garden at the moment ready to edge my pond and my attempts at splitting it have just resulted in smaller shards of rock :) If it is possible I would like to avoid having to saw it all but if that's what it takes then so be it...
Thanks for your comment- I’ll remember you when I next do a project that requires some rock splitting and will focus a little more on this side of the construction! Not all rock will split and the type of rock I regularly use is a type of sandstone that (as its a sedimentary rock and is built up of layers) splits relatively easily. But even then I too sometimes fail with splitting a particular example and turn a useable but large piece of stone into a pile of debris!! I don’t necessarily split a rock to make it fit a specific gap/area- rather instead I pre split a selection of rock so I have three of four different size ranges before beginning to build. I can then select different sizes as I go, packing out a little with the odd ‘filler’ stone or a little more/less mortar to assist with my levels. It’s not an exact science and experimentation and having a go is the only way to do it!! Best regards, Ed
@@CrystalClearAquatics thanks, I look forward to it. We tried splitting the stone and had a 50% crazy paving rate so have resorted to a saw to give even widths. I haven't tried to customise the thickness yet so you comment about getting a range of thicknesses is very useful :). We're using a sandstone as well. Let the experimentation begin :)
good tips -- building a natural pond // idnt know about liners -- big garden central france lots of local amphibians from near river thanks for that .... making them a froggie and toadie resort --
Fascinating couple of videos 👍 Our small garden wildlife pond started to leak, so we're having to replace the liner. We're struggling to find the white pond fleece. Could you please let us know where to get some?
Hi there, thanks for your kind words! I use a company called Gordon low for my pond fleece, Oase also supply fleece- but both companies really only supply to trade clients. For general retail every water garden that sell pond liner will sell pond fleece/pond liner underlay and a quick search on Google (typing in ‘pond liner underlay’ comes up with multiple options for you to purchase from. One tip-use multiple layers (the more the merrier!) and preferably the heavy duty 250gsm (gram per m2) rather then the standard 150 gsm. Best, Ed
Hi there, thanks for watching and commenting and apologies for the slow response! I completely understand your thoughts! However modern liner materials-particularly the heavier duty 1mm epdm rubber linings I use for pond construction-have a life time guarantee (30 years) but when installed correctly will out last this. Building up stonework on top of the lining ensures no liner above water level is exposed to sunlight-its uvc degradation that really shortens pond liner life, so this method of construction ensures this isn’t an issue! Best regards, Ed
Hello: I want to change my pond liner. My pond is 12x 5 x 3 - should i put the fish in some of the same water -- the only containers I have are empty 55 gallon barrels? Please advise. I will be getting help replacing with a new liner. Thank you John
Hi there thanks for your comment and my apologies for the delayed response. Yes absolutely when temporarily holding fish you should always use existing established pond water that they are used to if possible- ensuring minimal stress to the fish. Best, Ed
Hi there, thanks for watching and commenting! Yes, I usually cut the old liner into halves or quarters to aid removal. It also allows me to work on certain parts of the initial excavation whilst keeping other sections covered and protected from rain or sunshine until I’m ready to re-line. Best, Ed
I have seen some videos where another fleece type layer is put on top of the liner. Then gravel/ soil is put on top, is this more for nature ponds and not fish ponds?
Hi there, good question!! Aesthetically having gravel, cobbles and stones etc on the base of a pond to conceal the liner looks lovely (in a clear pond) however it can quickly become a sediment trap and very quickly will become covered in detritus and pond silt-requiring regular vacuums to keep it looking clean. In general it would be considered standard practise to leave the base of a pond bare/uncovered to allow for easy efficient pond maintenance and keep all plants contained in baskets or planted in specific planting zones. However if you’re happy to vacuum more frequently a covering of gravel (on top of a protective layer of fleece or additional pond liner) does look lovely! When building ponds I tend not to do this, however for my own pond which I will be starting soon I think I will cover the base of the lining with gravel and treat it more as a water feature then an out and out pond! Adding soil to the base of the pond I would avoid-you’ll end up with a muddy horrible mess, particularly if stocking the pond with fish! Best, Ed
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Sound is great now! Can't wait for the next 👍🏻
Thank you- I’m much happier with the sound quality now- not perfect but getting better!!
I've been watching many pond building videos, and I've to say that your decoration style with stonework, part formal part natural, is the one I like most and the one I will copycat. 😄
Thank you so much!
looking forward to seeing part 2
Coming soon!!
Amazing as usual very inspiring Ed well done 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you sir!!
Love seeing the whole process, can’t wait to see the finished pond! ☺️
Thank you! part 2 will be coming out soon!!
Another great job, can't wait to see the next part. Also great job on the editing, I know its a sort of hidden part of the work so well done!
Thanks very much and I’m chuffed you’ve commented on the editing also: I’m learning You tubing is bloomin time consuming! But enjoyable and rewarding also!
For some reason I rewatched the part where you had no top on. Very nice. The pond’s nice too 👍🏻
Seems here in the US, whenever I see a pond, the entire thing has rocks everywhere, not a bit of underwater liner exposed... whereas your ponds seem mostly to just have the rock work from the top to just 6" or a foot below the water line, and just liner below that. Interesting.... maybe more formal difference?
Starting to take shape 👌
Thank you!
you have mentioned splitting the stone before but I would love to see how you do this. Both how to size the stone to the even width that you have in the "formal" wall and how to make it the right thickness. I have a tonne of stone in the garden at the moment ready to edge my pond and my attempts at splitting it have just resulted in smaller shards of rock :) If it is possible I would like to avoid having to saw it all but if that's what it takes then so be it...
Thanks for your comment- I’ll remember you when I next do a project that requires some rock splitting and will focus a little more on this side of the construction!
Not all rock will split and the type of rock I regularly use is a type of sandstone that (as its a sedimentary rock and is built up of layers) splits relatively easily. But even then I too sometimes fail with splitting a particular example and turn a useable but large piece of stone into a pile of debris!! I don’t necessarily split a rock to make it fit a specific gap/area- rather instead I pre split a selection of rock so I have three of four different size ranges before beginning to build. I can then select different sizes as I go, packing out a little with the odd ‘filler’ stone or a little more/less mortar to assist with my levels. It’s not an exact science and experimentation and having a go is the only way to do it!!
Best regards,
Ed
@@CrystalClearAquatics thanks, I look forward to it. We tried splitting the stone and had a 50% crazy paving rate so have resorted to a saw to give even widths. I haven't tried to customise the thickness yet so you comment about getting a range of thicknesses is very useful :). We're using a sandstone as well. Let the experimentation begin :)
good tips -- building a natural pond // idnt know about liners -- big garden central france lots of local amphibians from near river thanks for that .... making them a froggie and toadie resort --
Thanks Tony for saying so!
Best,
Ed
Fascinating couple of videos 👍
Our small garden wildlife pond started to leak, so we're having to replace the liner.
We're struggling to find the white pond fleece.
Could you please let us know where to get some?
Hi there, thanks for your kind words! I use a company called Gordon low for my pond fleece, Oase also supply fleece- but both companies really only supply to trade clients. For general retail every water garden that sell pond liner will sell pond fleece/pond liner underlay and a quick search on Google (typing in ‘pond liner underlay’ comes up with multiple options for you to purchase from.
One tip-use multiple layers (the more the merrier!) and preferably the heavy duty 250gsm (gram per m2) rather then the standard 150 gsm.
Best,
Ed
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Thank you! 😃
It seems so incongruous to construct all this stonework on a liner that has a lifespan of only about 20 years.
Hi there, thanks for watching and commenting and apologies for the slow response! I completely understand your thoughts! However modern liner materials-particularly the heavier duty 1mm epdm rubber linings I use for pond construction-have a life time guarantee (30 years) but when installed correctly will out last this. Building up stonework on top of the lining ensures no liner above water level is exposed to sunlight-its uvc degradation that really shortens pond liner life, so this method of construction ensures this isn’t an issue!
Best regards,
Ed
Hello: I want to change my pond liner. My pond is 12x 5 x 3 - should i put the fish in some of the same water -- the only containers I have are empty 55 gallon barrels? Please advise. I will be getting help replacing with a new liner. Thank you John
Hi there thanks for your comment and my apologies for the delayed response. Yes absolutely when temporarily holding fish you should always use existing established pond water that they are used to if possible- ensuring minimal stress to the fish.
Best,
Ed
Did you cut the old liner into pieces for easy removal?
Hi there, thanks for watching and commenting! Yes, I usually cut the old liner into halves or quarters to aid removal. It also allows me to work on certain parts of the initial excavation whilst keeping other sections covered and protected from rain or sunshine until I’m ready to re-line.
Best,
Ed
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Who’s John?!😂….
I have seen some videos where another fleece type layer is put on top of the liner. Then gravel/ soil is put on top, is this more for nature ponds and not fish ponds?
Hi there, good question!! Aesthetically having gravel, cobbles and stones etc on the base of a pond to conceal the liner looks lovely (in a clear pond) however it can quickly become a sediment trap and very quickly will become covered in detritus and pond silt-requiring regular vacuums to keep it looking clean. In general it would be considered standard practise to leave the base of a pond bare/uncovered to allow for easy efficient pond maintenance and keep all plants contained in baskets or planted in specific planting zones. However if you’re happy to vacuum more frequently a covering of gravel (on top of a protective layer of fleece or additional pond liner) does look lovely! When building ponds I tend not to do this, however for my own pond which I will be starting soon I think I will cover the base of the lining with gravel and treat it more as a water feature then an out and out pond!
Adding soil to the base of the pond I would avoid-you’ll end up with a muddy horrible mess, particularly if stocking the pond with fish!
Best,
Ed