Monthly Archive: March 2014

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Become a Pond Pro: A Do It Yourself Guide to Creating the Perfect Backyard Pond

A backyard pond can be the perfect accent to a home and you don’t need to be a professional pond installer to feel like a pond pro. Follow the following steps to create your very own relaxing oasis. Step 1: Plan the Location – Designate the area in which you plan to install your pond. There should not be any jagged rocks or tree roots that could damage your liner either early on or in the long run. A pond pro will choose an area that gets both sun and shade. Step 2: Determine the...

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The Basics of Pond Repair

While ponds lose water naturally through evaporation, a pond that has lost more water than normal may have a leak. Ponds may spring a leak for a variety of reasons, from a puncture due to poor construction to invasive animals or tree roots. Pond repair can be a frustrating experience. This guide will help to simplify the process so you can enjoy your water creation once again. Find the Leak One of the most difficult items on the list is first – finding the leak. While you may feel like you are searching for a...

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The Benefits of an EPDM Pond Liner

When searching for the right type of liner for a new home pond, it is important to do your research. From flexible liners to concrete and other preformed materials, the wide range of options can be intimidating. One option that allows both flexibility and high quality is an EPDM pond liner. The Flexibility You Want EPDM stands for Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer. EPDM pond liners fall under the classification of flexible pond liners, meaning they can be manipulated into nearly any size and shape. Often, one sheet of EPDM rubber material will be big enough...

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Pond Liner Repair Made Easy

You have a water feature to enjoy the ambiance it creates. However, these ponds require attention and maintenance to keep them enjoyable year after year. It is a fact that pond liners can puncture and cause leaks. If your backyard pond liner has a leak, chances are you can repair it quickly with the following easy steps. You should note that shouldnot need to fully neither replace the liner, nor call a pond liner repair specialist. Leaks are common and pond liner repairs are often simple to make. Find the leak. With a small home...