From the category archives:

Install and Maintain

Water Features: Understanding the Four Basic Parts

January 10, 2010

Generally speaking, there are four basic parts to a water feature:

Pedestal area
Catch basin
Streams and falls
Shelves and pond

By understanding the function of each of these four parts, you can design a well-balanced and properly functioning home garden water feature.
Pedestal
The pedestal area is the excavated section of soil situated at the head of your water feature. This [...]

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Building Water Features: Expanding Foams and Fillers

December 12, 2009

Expanding foams and fillers are extremely popular in the construction of DIY  waterfalls, and you can rest assured that they are incredibly handy in some cases. When building outdoor water features, it’s important to understand the difference between latex and polyurethane foam.
Differences Between Latex and Polyurethane Foam Sealant
There are two key differences between latex foam [...]

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Building Water Features: Avoid Concrete

December 10, 2009

You might think that concrete and mortar would be logical materials for building water features. After all, concrete is solid and waterproof, so it should hold water, right? Actually, I’m not very keen on using concrete when it comes to building a water feature.
My main objection to concrete water features is that they never really [...]

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Water Garden Pumps

March 22, 2009

This article provides down-to-earth advice on what to look for when choosing a water pump for your water garden. It also covers good brands of water garden pumps, and how to install and maintain your pump.
First things first
Always buy a garden water pump that is designed for use in a pond. It’s just not [...]

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How to Maintain a Water Garden – Video

March 11, 2009

For more videos, tips, and information on building and maintaining water gardens, visit Aquascape.com.

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