What is a good size for a garden pond?

You also need to think about what depth to make your pond. As a general rule of thumb, a pond should be 60cm (2ft) deep if you want plants and fish in it. Water that’s too shallow is vulnerable to evaporating in warm weather and freezing in winter.

How do I landscape my garden pond?

Have the garden around the pond look as natural as possible. Plant flowers and trees that will complement the surroundings of the pond. Plant plants between the rocks of the pond, as well as around the pond. Plant moss-type plants as well as creeping plants around the pond.

What is the best depth for a small pond?

Ideally a pond should be around 18in deep at the centre. Larger ponds can be 3ft deep but a greater depth than that is quite unnecessary. A foot and a half is deep enough to allow submerged aquatic plants such as water lilies to grow well and gives fish somewhere to hide.

How deep does a garden pond need to be for fish?

A pond for goldfish or water lilies need be only about 2 feet deep for zones 5 or greater. Ponds built in colder areas may need more depth to keep the pond from freezing solid. Ponds built for koi should be close to three feet or deeper to allow these larger fish enough space.

Should I put rocks in my pond?

Pros of having rocks and gravel on pond bottom: Makes the bottom of the pond look natural and hides the liner material. Creates biological environment for beneficial bacteria to break down organic sludge. Rocks and gravel provide media for aquatic plants to attach their roots.

Do garden ponds need a pump?

Do I Need A Pond Pump? Ideally yes, if it’s a fish pond then you should always have one, whether it’s to circulate the water or to feed a filter, it’s going to be beneficial. If it’s a wildlife pond then you do not need a pump as wildlife such as frogs prefer a bog type habitat.

What is the name of a small pond?

What is another word for pond?

pool	loch
small lake	duck pond
fish pond	dew pond
lily pond	small body of water
billabong	water