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Thinking About Getting a Pond? What You Should Know

Nov 15, 2017

When you are thinking about installing a pond on your property, you may be overwhelmed with all of the possibilities and the ideas that you have for what your pond should look like. However, there are also many other factors that you should keep in mind and consider in the process.

To ensure you make the right choices about your landscaping design, it is important to learn some of the important facts about getting a pond and caring for it. That way, you can be sure that the decision you make is the best one for you and your needs.

Consider the Pond's Electrical Needs

To properly maintain your pond and prevent it from becoming a pool of stagnant water growing algae and acting as a breeding ground for mosquitoes, you will need to run a pump system in your pond. This means that your pond will need electricity.

As you plan where you want to put your pond and how you want your overall landscape design to look, remember that your pond will need to be within reasonable reach of a grounded and covered electrical outlet. Knowing this fact may inform your design decisions and help you to better plan your pond installation.

The pump in your pond is meant to keep the water moving. It will also help to keep the water that circulates through the pond clean. Your pond pump will also include a filtration system so that you can dip your toes in the water without worrying about bacteria, mold and other such health hazards.

Decide If You Want a Waterfall or Stream Element

Some ponds are more intricate and fancy than others. If you want your pond to look particularly realistic, with elements like a stream or waterfall, you will want to consider this in your design process.

Having a stream or waterfall can help to make the water circulation for your pond look more organic and true to nature. It can also add perspective and depth to your landscaping design and overall aesthetic.

However, having a waterfall or stream means that you will also have more fountain to maintain and will need to be sure that you watch any children or pets that go outside carefully. A waterfall especially can be dangerous for both small children and pets as they could fall and injure themselves or possibly even drown.

Consider Regular Cleaning and Maintenance

Finally, you will need to take into account the fact that you will not only need to put out the initial costs of installing your pond but also the costs and effort of cleaning, maintenance and proper aeration. To ensure that the chemical balance of your pond is correct, for example, you will need to ensure that your aeration (pump system) is functioning properly.

This will require regular aeration system maintenance by professionals with expertise in water systems. They will test your water, inspect the aeration system and perform any necessary adjustments and repairs. You will want to have your system tested at minimum once a year, but twice a year would be ideal.

You will also want to clean your pond system on a regular basis. Skim the pond surface every few days like you would a pool to remove any leaves or dead insects from the water. Removing any sticks or debris from around the pond can also help to keep the area clean and nice-looking. It is also important to clean and change filters on a regular routine basis if you want your pond to stay as clean as possible.

Now that you know a few of the important factors to consider when you are thinking about getting a pond for your landscaping, you can better plan for the process and decide if a pond is the right choice for you.

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