Water Garden Questions And Answers. How do I decide Where to put my pond???

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Q : How do I decide where to place my pond ?

A : Placement is a very important decision. Choose an open space that receives
no more than 6 hours of direct sun. The space should be away from large
trees and shrubs so as to avoid excessive amounts of falling debris. There should
be access to a water source and electricity. The electricity should be a heavy
duty multiple outlet box with a 'ground fault interrupter 'on its own breaker.
You may need to power a pump along with a floating heater and possibly a
UV sterilizer if you get too much sun. The location should also be aesthetically
pleasing and easy to dig. There should be NO sharp points on the
inner surfaces of the hole (roots. slate and shale or old construction debris etc.)
even if you use an underlayment.. You will need someplace to pile the dirt
coming out of the hole. Typically this mound becomes some form of
water spillway which is heavily planted to prevent erosion.