Introduction: Beauty and Tranquility -- Determining Site, Style, and Size -- Site Considerations -- Pond Styles -- Pond Size -- Pond Materials -- Preformed Ponds -- Flexible Pond Liners -- Concrete Ponds -- Fiberglass Ponds -- The World of Water -- Water Chemistry Factors -- Pond Surface Area -- Pond Volume -- Drainage, Aeration, Filtration, and Pumps -- Aeration -- Filtration -- Drainage -- Skimmers and Algae Removers -- Pumps -- Waterfalls, Fountains, and Watercourses.
Waterfalls -- Fountains -- Watercourses -- Electricity and Lighting -- Electricity -- Lighting -- The Wave of the Future -- Pond Construction -- Creating a Blueprint -- Marking the Lawn -- Excavating -- Shaping and Leveling -- Placing Mechanical/Plumbing Components -- Removing Debris, Packing, and Cushioning -- Securing the Foundation -- Bricks and Mortar -- Landscaping -- Shaping the Land -- Sit Back and Enjoy -- Terrestrial Plants and Gardens -- Fences and Walls.
Pathways and Bridges -- Stocking Your Pond -- Stocking and Caring for Fish -- Pond Plants -- Seasonal Pond Care -- Summer -- Fall -- Winter -- Spring.
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