Don’t Build Your Pond Until You Hear This

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Dont Build Your Pond Until You Hear This 
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• If you dont pay attention to stones youre
  using, youll regret it later.

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Backyard Pond

• Stones are integral to achieving a
  natural-looking pond.
• Without them, your pond would look forced into
  your landscape, resulting to an eyesore rather
  than an aesthetically-pleasing water feature.
• Prior building your backyard pond, begin looking
  into stones that match the scale of the pond as
  well as your yard size.
• Changing stones at a later date would only
  require heavy work, not to mention, cause
  inconvenience on your part.

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Professional Pond Builders

• Note that placement is equally important. That's
  why working with a designer could serve
  beneficial for you.
• You get expert advice which stones would blend
  well with the design you want.
• But before you set an appointment with
  professional pond builders, let's talk first
  about the different stones you're most likely to
  come across.
• It pays to be an informed buyer so let's get
  started.

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• Two Types of Stones

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First are Foundation Stones

• Pick only one stone type which will serve as your
  perimeter stone. Using more than one will only
  result to a clashing effect.
• Aside from the type, be careful as well with the
  sizes you're choosing. The pond's foundation
  should consist of large stones for a natural
  appeal.
• If you throw in a mix of stones that are either
  too large or too small, your pond will only look
  disorderly.
• Note as well that one ton of stone should be
  enough for every 10-15 feet of the pond
  perimeter.

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Second are the Complimentary Stones

• Complimentary stones, as you may have guessed by
  their name, create contrast to your perimeter
  stones. These are the smaller stones and should
  be positioned correctly to complete the natural
  look of your pond.
• Rocks can also be added at the bottom of your
  pond but be sure to pick smooth or rounded ones
  to prevent your fish from getting injured on the
  sharp edges.
• Limestone can alter the pH level of the water so
  its not a wise option. Instead, consider going
  for granite, sandstone, or slate rocks. Polished
  pebbles can also fit beautifully at the bottom of
  your pond.

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Position Stones for A Natural Look

• Stones can be very heavy so you'll need equipment
  to move them easily from one place to another.
• It's also inevitable to make changes and
  rearrange rocks while you're building the pond so
  a rock cart is necessary.
• You don't want to puncture your pond structure so
  be careful not to dump rock on the ground
  abruptly.

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Natural Looking Pond

• While finishing a do-it-yourself project is fun,
  looking into hiring a water feature installation
  company also wouldn't hurt.
• Given the delicate process involved in building a
  natural-looking pond, you could use the help of
  experts in finally transforming that pond idea to
  a real backyard oasis your family can enjoy.
• Keep in mind the two stone types weve mentioned
  as well as the few construction pointers weve
  shared.
• You want your personal preferences at least
  considered, if not all applied so be sure to
  participate in the planning process. After all,
  were talking about building your next favorite
  place to hangout.

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Check These Out!

• Check out this article on that one important
  thing you should know before building your pond.
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