How to build a natural looking garden fish pond with waterfall

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A lot of time and hard work went into this. I had to really put my back into it (literally) but it turned out very nicely.
Let me know in the comments section below what you think..
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@pondguru 10 жыл бұрын

Nice one, man. Looks good and made the best use of the space there. Hope the back gets better soon. Mine has gone again so I know the feeling. Glad the pond project came together well for you.

@majoro7251 10 жыл бұрын

Amazing! & quite amusing to watch that flat patch of dirt turning to a beautiful fish pond.

@bibidastuffedbunny4772 10 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous pond!I love how it looks so pretty with the fish!

@chhabrauday 7 жыл бұрын

wow really beautiful...... thanx for giving this such a wonderful idea... and take care of your slip disc

@vaasmonkey-negroloveshisis6526 10 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU FOR SHOWIN ME, ARMANDO YOU ARE WELCOME TO MY ISLAND

@jeannierasmussen6343 10 жыл бұрын

VERY NICE!!!! You guys ENJOY IT!

@whitedust696 2 жыл бұрын

Nice pond looks natural

@mothballjim 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@Aqua_paradise 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for giving wonderful idea... I will try 😃😃

@jumptwofall 10 жыл бұрын

Wow, came out great!

@mothballjim 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@davedass5340 10 жыл бұрын

Brilliant angle

@mbond65 10 жыл бұрын

Looks bloody good, good job

@mothballjim 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I've added more plants and fish now so it's looking even better!

@Art-qy6gd 7 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@sudhakarankk4305 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job ....😍😍😍

@jamgallace8051 10 жыл бұрын

WOW amazing work! Awesome :D I think I'm gonna try this at home! Well done!

@mothballjim 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@spiritualconnection6289 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@mothballjim 6 жыл бұрын

+Carolann Smith Thank you

@sarahk4047 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome pond mate, love it

@mothballjim 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏

@KeithFox 10 жыл бұрын

Looks great

@mothballjim 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks man

@lisab41 5 жыл бұрын

Lovely pond, would have liked to have seen how you built the waterfall though. Looks great.

@9490114202 6 жыл бұрын

excellent

@progressivepondkeeping 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice 👍

@mothballjim 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@sauhardyahaldar8182 6 жыл бұрын

Nice

@BRockfellerSailo 8 жыл бұрын

oh i love this..

@entrepreneursrus6229 4 жыл бұрын

This is amazing

@mothballjim 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@T55Kev 7 жыл бұрын

cracking pond....I'm inspired

@mothballjim 7 жыл бұрын

+T55Kev Get digging mate

@kavithasengu4520 7 жыл бұрын

very nice

@mothballjim 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@jeannierasmussen6343 10 жыл бұрын

This is me....Jeannie....a fan of the Pondigger. watching your video...!

@jeannierasmussen6343 10 жыл бұрын

Its a very nice pond! Well done! I am afraid to ask again for a pond....my hubs has had a back back. Enjoy the pond...you guys are a good team. :))

@mothballjim 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind comments, yes your husband wants to be very careful as I am still in hospital now recovering from a discectomy operation. It was very tough on my back as I put every minute of my spare time into it. Ask some family/friends to help and just take your time and enjoy the project. Once finished it will be there for many years for you to enjoy! :)

@jeannierasmussen6343 10 жыл бұрын

well....actually we just always want different things. I hope your recovery goes well..let me know you do, OK?

@mothballjim 4 жыл бұрын

Jeannie Rasmussen thank you. I’m fully recovered now

@binuvarghese8048 8 жыл бұрын

nice

@mesinreamei9475 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@mothballjim 7 жыл бұрын

+Mesin Reamei Thanks!

@armando409 6 жыл бұрын

great .

@Felixglacius 10 жыл бұрын

actually better than expected. real nice pond i like it 10/10 but needs a turtle or shark

@mothballjim 4 жыл бұрын

Shark is a good idea 🦈

@Exobrain1989 8 жыл бұрын

small but nice !

@blissfulcreatives561 6 жыл бұрын

cute couple

@lonefoxbushcraft 6 жыл бұрын

Can you do a new video please what a fantastic pond cheap and simple good job mate

@mothballjim 4 жыл бұрын

Hello mate I’ve put update videos in the description

@AnalogBuddy 6 жыл бұрын

You need more plants down there

@mothballjim 4 жыл бұрын

It’s all planted up now. Look in the video description for update videos

@MrCameronsterling Жыл бұрын

How deep did you dig this 4-5 feet?

@TheDennyDeefella 7 жыл бұрын

Great pond fella I'm dying to Do one but can't stand mess! Can I ask what can you do about green algi I can see you have it in your pond! You did a great job on your pond aswel dude it looks really nice

@mothballjim 7 жыл бұрын

+Static underpants I've just got myself a grass carp so he is taking care of the algi for me!

@child3219 6 жыл бұрын

Static underpants if you put a pump it will move the water around No algi

@hannahhaircut 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for this video! Can I ask what dimensions your pond is? Also, would you recommend the fish from that company you ordered from in the video? Thanks! & beautiful pond.

@mothballjim 4 жыл бұрын

Hello yes I can recommend the company. I’ve used them a couple of times since this video. The pond is roughly 3 metres by 2 metres long

@mothballjim 10 жыл бұрын

Pond update video as requested Water boatman eating a frog and Pond update video Thanks for watching!

@milicam4122 8 жыл бұрын

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@Rhododendrondimmek 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for reply my question...

@colarmstrong57 6 жыл бұрын

next, how to dig your own swimming pool 😀

@mothballjim 6 жыл бұрын

+Col A North East I will have to run that past my partner!

@colarmstrong57 6 жыл бұрын

mothballjim I see yeah I guess it's always best to ask permission first! 👍

@abkcop8479 3 жыл бұрын

Zajebiste 👍👍👍

@ABITOFTHISANDTHAT12 9 жыл бұрын

lovely pond and how do u manage to keep water clear, mine is covered with algae, even though I have plants, i have umbrella up at times to keep in shade and I've used barley straw.

@mothballjim 9 жыл бұрын

A BIT OF THIS AND THAT Hello, I use a very big pump and filter, one that is designed for a much bigger pond. I also only top up with rain water from a water butt and have a lot of oxygenating weed in there also. The location is in full sun so that isn't a problem. Hope this helps!

@Boergy01 9 жыл бұрын

+A BIT OF THIS AND THAT What do you need is a pump/filter sytem with an UVC lamp inside. You can get them for 50-120 € depending on the size of your pond. Always remember when buying, if the pump is designed for a pond size (xxx l.) you must double the pump size if it is a fish pond. Works perfectly. ultra clear water cause the UVC lamp is killing all algea in the pond.

@mothballjim 4 жыл бұрын

Boergy01 great answer. Thanks

@majoro7251 10 жыл бұрын

I wonder how the process of changing the water would go about, cuz as ya know bugs and mosquitoes would love to join the fishes :v

@mothballjim 4 жыл бұрын

The fishes eat mosquito larvae so the more the better as live food is very good for them

@cylechamberlin6369 10 жыл бұрын

Can you do updates about the pond

@mothballjim 4 жыл бұрын

Check the description I’ve added update video links 🐟

@jakedeal6508 7 жыл бұрын

How long did this take you? Great video!

@mothballjim 4 жыл бұрын

About a month in total

@andriansinday 7 жыл бұрын

hevay!

@otoos1284 7 жыл бұрын

i want to make a natural pond, i want to use the lining then cover it about 1 feet of soil so natural plants n plankton could grow! is it doable???

@mothballjim 4 жыл бұрын

100% do able, just make sure you do it properly so that no mud is able to fall in the pond

@kierstenroberts948 7 жыл бұрын

Where did you find an affordable water pump? I can't find one anywhere

@mothballjim 7 жыл бұрын

I think i got it from amazon, you can read the reviews first before buying one to make sure it is recommended

@sorwitkates 5 жыл бұрын

what kind of plastic that you use ? i mean for the black one

@mothballjim 4 жыл бұрын

Heavy duty pond liner, link in the description my friend

@ziljin 7 жыл бұрын

Does it ever overflow from heavy rain?

@mothballjim 7 жыл бұрын

+ziljin Hello no it's never rained enough to cause this issue. Also due to the waterfall water is slowly evaporating everyday anyway so if we didn't get unusually heavy rain for a long while there is room before it reaches the top.

@yubrajlimbu7922 7 жыл бұрын

have you used underlay or not?directly only pond liner?

@mothballjim 7 жыл бұрын

+Yubraj Limbu Hello, yes.. I think it's very important to use some sort of underlay because how ever long you send removing all the stones and sharp edges some will be missed. I used lots of old carpet for underlay!

@saluto1397 4 жыл бұрын

Did you get slipped disc because of all the shovelling ?

@mothballjim 4 жыл бұрын

No, because of lifting the big waterfall rocks

@Rhododendrondimmek 7 жыл бұрын

How often need to changed the water...? Any problem in winter season for fish...?

@mothballjim 7 жыл бұрын

+Orchid Htang I try and change the water once a year when I clean all the filter etc but that's not essential. If you do change the water try and fill it back up with as much rain water as possible. That way it won't stay as cloudy for long and it's better for this fish. Winter season is fine, with the water fall always flowing it means that the top will never fully freeze over.

@duffgen62 6 жыл бұрын

Can you explain about your water filter and how it was fitted please. Also, I've seen other videos where they put a carpet or sand down before adding the liner. It's refreshing that you didn't do this but any problems with the liner?

@mothballjim 4 жыл бұрын

duffgen62 hello, I used old carpet as underlay

@Manu24985 7 жыл бұрын

how you made water flow? please elaborate sir!!!

@mothballjim 7 жыл бұрын

+MADHUR JADHAV Using a heavy duty pond pump my friend

@psychotubecreations7808 6 жыл бұрын

Can you plz tell me what happens if rain comes... I mean does it fill and fishes come out? What precautions u take?

@mothballjim 6 жыл бұрын

Psychotube Creations It’s never rained enough to cause me any concerns. The water is always naturally evaporating quicker anyway due to the waterfall

@psychotubecreations7808 6 жыл бұрын

mothballjim The reason i asked u that is i live in a place where we have heavy rains, so outdoor pond will cause problems if im not wrong.. Ur opinions would help me.

@psychotubecreations7808 6 жыл бұрын

mothballjim But uv dne a great job... 👍

@tanmeftah8158 7 жыл бұрын

how deep did you dig the hole? Thanks!

@mothballjim 4 жыл бұрын

Around 1.5 metres deep

@chadroy1653 8 жыл бұрын

whats an update on this pond? Seems so hard to keep clean. Water doesn't move very much

@mothballjim 8 жыл бұрын

Still crystal clear water. I will do an update video soon if enough people want one!

@uhriahlove8488 8 жыл бұрын

+mothballjim I do!

@the1gunner178 6 жыл бұрын

any frogs yet?

@mothballjim 4 жыл бұрын

Uhriah Love link in description 💕

@mothballjim 4 жыл бұрын

the1gunner yes lots now

@devilhunter6095 7 жыл бұрын

What is the black plastic called that you've kept before adding water?

@mothballjim 7 жыл бұрын

+Devil Hunter pond liner

@devilhunter6095 7 жыл бұрын

mothballjim where can i get it?

@mothballjim 4 жыл бұрын

Devil Hunter link in description

@arshadakash8467 4 жыл бұрын

what was the black carpet? rubber or plastic?

@mothballjim 4 жыл бұрын

Heavy duty plastic pond liner

@jamesdepugh6564 6 жыл бұрын

Wht happens when it rains do the pond overflow

@mothballjim 6 жыл бұрын

+James Depugh No it will never get that high. It is always slowly evaporating due to the waterfall anyway

@pejoly2 7 жыл бұрын

Slipped disk? I saw you with the shovel!

@mothballjim 4 жыл бұрын

It was ok until I collected the rocks for the waterfall

@M00NT0Y4 6 жыл бұрын

How many gallon is? And what dimensions have the pond?

@mothballjim 4 жыл бұрын

Hello, it is roughly. 1.5 meters deep. 3 meters long and 2 meters wide

@countrystyletrapping7000 6 жыл бұрын

What kind of fish did you get

@mothballjim 6 жыл бұрын

The type that swim

@marshall886 8 жыл бұрын

I just hate conifers, a dull standard used in the californian surburban style of the Sunset popular garden series.

@aliep25 8 жыл бұрын

how about the filter? you using the filter or no?

@mothballjim 8 жыл бұрын

+alip galih Yeah the filter is hidden under the fake rock on the left hand side

@mothballjim 4 жыл бұрын

Link in the description to the filter and pump set that I used

@malayalamgameplaypubg8994 5 жыл бұрын

PLZ THE ADDED TO GUPPIES

@himadrityagi6706 6 жыл бұрын

What is that black paper

@mothballjim 6 жыл бұрын

What do you mean?

@saluto1397 4 жыл бұрын

What type/grade of plastic sheet was used to retain water ?

@mothballjim 4 жыл бұрын

A heavy duty pond liner that has a lifetime warranty!

@thelostpedestrian3932 10 жыл бұрын

You debunked nothing, but the fishpond looks great :P

@mothballjim 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you dude

@darksharkrafa1 6 жыл бұрын

green algae hole ????? Gorgeous girfriend though..10/10

@mothballjim 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers. She’s a lucky girl

@darksharkrafa1 4 жыл бұрын

@@mothballjim actually..not a bad pond either

@mothballjim 7 жыл бұрын

Another Update video is here. Thanks for all the positive comments kzfaq.info/get/bejne/odmSn92Gr9u0o6s.html

@harshtripathi9043 6 жыл бұрын

How to make waterfall. You dont show

@mothballjim 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry my friend it’s very straightforward though just go to pond guru KZfaq channel and he will show you how

@carlosoquendo9127 6 жыл бұрын

Very nice 👍 check out building a backyard fish pond in less than 3 minutes

@mothballjim 6 жыл бұрын

+Carlos Oquendo Thanks. Will check it out now!

@carlosoquendo9127 6 жыл бұрын

mothballjim ok have a great day

@Ratsinthereticles 5 жыл бұрын

Old video I can guarantee you this pond has long been filled in! There to high maintenance in uk! Algae, bad winters and herons!!

@mothballjim 5 жыл бұрын

Nope it’s still going strong my friend

@davidr4332 5 жыл бұрын

I can see the liner in the back ground it doesn't look natural in my view , Otherwise nice .

@mothballjim 5 жыл бұрын

I’m glad your view is irrelevant

@tharukalanka8996 7 жыл бұрын

There is no world called ''Fishes''. The correct word is ''Fish''

@mothballjim 7 жыл бұрын

+tharuka lanka Thank you, please don't hit me

@Auriflamme 6 жыл бұрын

My homeworld is called Fishes, so you are wrong my good sir.

@sarahk4047 5 жыл бұрын

Everyone knows but many still say fishes 😁

@kaitlyn37617 5 жыл бұрын

number 1 fishes is actually a word number 2 you should be focusing on your spelling and not other ppls word usage

@mothballjim 4 жыл бұрын

Kaitlyn Antoun interesting debate

@zachdoestech8989 8 жыл бұрын

U could of gone and caught them

@himadrityagi6706 6 жыл бұрын

,????

@JamesSmith-ij3jb 5 жыл бұрын

Them fish still alive? Lol or been eaten by a heron?

@mothballjim 5 жыл бұрын

Still going strong 🐠

@shelbyolsen2858 7 жыл бұрын

It does not describe how to do it...just a few pictures. He is lucky that the fish didn't die. You need to leave them stay in the plastic bag for about half an hour so the temperature change doesn't kill them. It is a pretty pond, but it is not really a tutorial.

@mothballjim 7 жыл бұрын

+Shelby Olsen glad you enjoyed the tutorial

@leirgauk 10 жыл бұрын

Poor fish. They are free no longer. And at what cost? For a garden decoration representing the vile, saddistic nature of man.

@mothballjim 9 жыл бұрын

A life away from predictors with a constant supply of food so cruel

@leirgauk 9 жыл бұрын

mothballjim I can make that very argument while keeping your entire family locked in my basement.

@myfishcare7814 9 жыл бұрын

I agree it is not cruel keeping fish in a pond away from predators and get given food

@leirgauk 9 жыл бұрын

MyFishCare You're simply more sociopathic than other humans. You can't help that. But there are some excercises people like you can do to invoke empathy: imagine YOURSELF in a VERY tiny prison cell (fish actually swim GREAT lengths over a very big area). Is that a life worth living, even with free food and protection from mugging, car crashes and terrorist attacks? Think of all the things you miss out on! It's the same with the fish; adding some rocks, plants and a tiny diver doesn't improve its living conditions as much as you like to think.

@mohaghanyfarjones2 9 жыл бұрын

leirgauk Notice you're the ONLY fucktard freak harping on about animal cruelty on an "home improvement" video. LOL! But this must be the story of your life. The anti-social weirdo that sat alone during lunch, and got laughed at all throughout his life.