not building per say, but design
starting early so when the spring thaw is here, I'll be ready
What do I need to consider when designing a new pond?
Here's a few details and restrictions I have.
- Northern NJ, 6b climate
- yes, there is a budget, but to be determined cause I have no idea what this will cost.
- max 10 goldfish and small koi (not sure what koi variety yet)
- would like fish to winterize outside in cold months
- location of the pond will be off a section of the deck which is about 18" high
- the backyard slopes towards the house and a few times a year, heavy rains pour across the property (concerned for fish being washed away
- I don't have a fence and the town does have an ordinance on pond size
- We have herons, hawks, foxes, and other predatory animals
- Ground is very rocky underneath the 4" of topsoil, plan to hand dig so it will take a good effort.
- I would like to have a waterfall.
- not initially planning for water plants unless highly suggested
I've got a few months to plan and think this through, so all thoughtful comments are greatly appreciated.
Looking forward to this project.
starting early so when the spring thaw is here, I'll be ready
What do I need to consider when designing a new pond?
Here's a few details and restrictions I have.
- Northern NJ, 6b climate
- yes, there is a budget, but to be determined cause I have no idea what this will cost.
- max 10 goldfish and small koi (not sure what koi variety yet)
- would like fish to winterize outside in cold months
- location of the pond will be off a section of the deck which is about 18" high
- the backyard slopes towards the house and a few times a year, heavy rains pour across the property (concerned for fish being washed away
- I don't have a fence and the town does have an ordinance on pond size
- We have herons, hawks, foxes, and other predatory animals
- Ground is very rocky underneath the 4" of topsoil, plan to hand dig so it will take a good effort.
- I would like to have a waterfall.
- not initially planning for water plants unless highly suggested
I've got a few months to plan and think this through, so all thoughtful comments are greatly appreciated.
Looking forward to this project.