[header] How to make a backyard fish pond [title] Pick out the placement of your backyard pond. [step] Sun or shade? If you are going to have water lilies they take at least 5 hours of sun a day. The downside of placing your pond in direct sunlight it may be uncomfortable for you if you want to sit by your pond and enjoy the fish.
[header] How to make a backyard fish pond [title] Pick out the placement of your backyard pond. [step] Sun or shade? If you are going to have water lilies they take at least 5 hours of sun a day. The downside of placing your pond in direct sunlight it may be uncomfortable for you if you want to sit by your pond and enjoy the fish.
Check your local property laws before deciding where you can put your yard pond in the area. [title] Set up a time and date to pick a location. Also, algae will flourish in direct sunlight (water lilies and a uv clarifier will help prevent this). [substeps] Avoid placing the pond in areas where water runs off after a heavy rain. If you don't have access to natural shade, you don't need to build your pond. [title] Decide how big you want the pond to be. However, the addition of shade lilies improves the safety of your backyard. [title] Move water lilies from your outdoor pond to your backyard pond.