How To Build A Front Yard POND On A BUDGET!! DIY Natural Fish Pond Tutorial!

[@raymondorozco3436]

Honestly at first i thought it would look kinda weird, like a volcano in the middle of ur front yard. But u knocked it out of the park with all the Beautiful plants and logs/tree branches 👌

[@Pantyseller1]

When winter comes and the plants die, it will be back to a weird volcano

[@BriannaKammer-uo9mu]

But it will be his weird volcano 😂 let people have nice things ​@@Pantyseller1

[@tomsgreengallery]

You know, my absolute favorite part about this build is that you put so much effort into using resources that people generally throw away. Fantastic use of the logs and cut branches to help with stabilization of the pond itself. That AND you tied them all together to make it look like what it is. Amazing work on this pond, I love the ingenuity. Great job my friend 🎉

[@sherrydemastes5856]

I think your excitement in this project was what made it worth watching

[@ChrisMiller-ov9md]

My dude!!!!! You are truly an inspiration!! I started losing my passion for doing things in my yard, but ever since I started watching your videos my passion has come back. Thank you for all you do!!!

[@Rhondas_Flippin_Life]

Beautiful! I got the same pond for $25! A store was going out of business and I scored big time. The pump was included in the sale too! I purchased it over the winter and now watching you do the magic you just did you've inspired me to get to working on mine.

[@paulplantu]

$25 is a great deal!!! I definitely recommend you put your pond in ground, building up around it is way more work than digging if you can.

[@roctanepemp5560]

this dude is somehow hood and hippy simultaneously. I dig it. lol

[@margievaughan2456]

Looks amazing. I would never have thought you could build up & make it look like it belongs there. You did a fantastic job creating such a beautiful space love all the plants as well.

[@paulplantu]

Thank you, building it up definitely is more difficult and resource intensive for sure

[@suehaynie4876]

❤ love to watch you build these times and shows your love of nature by chance are you a landscaper you seem to have a huge knowledge of plants my daughter wants to have a pond in her front yard to I'm thinking about that for

[@TakusenX]

Love love love this build, Paul! You're giving me so much inspiration and motivation for when I eventually build my own first pond : ) I'm so excited!!

[@paulplantu]

Getting started is sometimes the hardest part tbh! Start small and work your way up to something bigger is my recommendation!

[@TakusenX]

@@paulplantu Thank you so much! That is exactly what I was thinking of doing : ) Especially since I'm doing it completely on my own! I already have the spot picked out and have been researching and planning! I'll probably wait until next spring or so to add fish just to make sure the pond does well and keep away the kitties who live outside : ) Thank you so much for your videos, Paul! You've been so helpful this past year in helping me beautify the house we bought!

[@aniyahcymone8730]

I came here for some inspiration for my DIY pond and hoping to give my turtle a cool tropical oasis… lol mannnnn… this has exceeded my expectations. The commentary, the insight, the aesthetics… let me go ahead and see what I can find for free.99 to start the process. 😅

[@RefreshWithLillian]

Oh my gosh I’m so excited that you built a pond in the front yard. Last year I looked at your backyard pond and I went and built a beautiful pond in my backyard yard. I had your video playing, it turned out great! I emailed you the pictures. Now I want to do a front yard pond! Great job Paul!

[@paulplantu]

Wait, what is your email. I may have missed them

[@gonzalezrj2010]

Awesome. You solved a problem I was having. I don't have to dig now and worry about the slope of my yard. Will use you techniques to build up instead!

[@schmeegledee]

I know I'm late to the channel but I just watched this pond build and I was so inspired I ran around my property gathering all the broken branches and adding them to my pond garden, doesn't look half as good as yours but it certainly has a nice rustic look now. Thanks for the inspiration! Your ideas are sensational.

[@BMor888]

This was such a great video! The commentary had me in stitches😂 The verbiage was top tier, thank you❣️ "Earth is my Plan-et"

[@averageday]

The amount of variety your pond has! Amazing! The bees and bugs will be very happy :)

[@autoimmunitycurse]

Few questions...What zone are you in? How do you know what's native? I like that you could call off species and common, botany is very confusing and I'm trying to learn varieties. Do you have a specific resource for finding data on native plants? The enthusiasm is off the charts and pleasant. Very uplifting and encouraging. Thank you!

[@lowcus211]

Dope pond🙌 But as for protection for your fish, there is a sprinkler sensor that will spray water when bigger animals get to close to the pond. Bamabass did it awhile back ✌️

[@quki3]

🤩🫶🏻 by far, your pond exceeded my expectations.. the plants, the stones…I need a pond in my life. My guppies would love it! ❤

[@mattienelson8620]

"Earth is my planet too!" I love the outdoors, I love water! You've given me a little more confidence to try this in my yard!"🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@lopezelba1]

This was so beautiful! I imagined some woodland fairies peeping through. Just gorgeous.

[@David-sg4se]

damn this pond is beautiful and you made it look EASY!!! But we all know how much dedication and work that takes. Keep up the great work!

[@jlbrooks74]

That was fantastic. Thanks for posting!

[@bobbyfreeman2777]

Now dis is art...gotta have a eye and creativity for dis!

[@greerjaquasia15]

This was the most beautiful thing. I usually skip to the main build but I was immersed from start to finish. Real definition of being creative and just using whatever you have! Great job man!

[@tetrilys]

Me, whilst enjoying this video & taking notes: "This guy is a maximalist, isn't he?" Hey, if you're gonna go nuts with something, it might as well be with plants and nature! Heaven knows the wildlife appreciates it! I also got a hard liner on clearance at Lowe's and will be doing something similar :) I've got to tweak some things to make things less permanent, as I rent, but I look forward to trying regardless. Thanks for sharing!

[@violentbob]

looks so cool! if there are frogs in your area it might be good to put something in the pond that can help them climb back out if they decide to take a bath, maybe a small log or something

[@michellepollino4986]

Oh Paul at first I thought what is he doing, but you made a beautiful master piece of a pond and garden paradise for wild life. Very creative, amazing and just stunning. I love it!

This is absolutely divine. Congrats. New sub.

[@Lwimmermastermetalart]

Came out beautiful! Nicely done on a budget. I’d be a bit afraid with all your plantings it might get overgrown looking. But if your like me selective pruning can maintain it. I can’t believe your lily pads grew that fast from seeds. I’ve tried lotus tubers with no luck . I may just try seeds and see what happens. Nice video!

[@paulplantu]

Yeah, I may have to trim some back eventually. The lily pads were super easy to grow, the bag of them was like $7 on Amazon

[@Lwimmermastermetalart]

@@paulplantu how long did it take for them to grow to that size?

[@KingCJ66_7]

I love this idea so much I added to my playlist ❤️‍🔥🤟🏽

[@xeno5342]

i really enjoy these type of videos, ive been looking for a typa creator who made these typa videos but much dont meet the vibes n your videos are entertaining and set the vibe, i appreciate you bro keep the content going love this shit

[@paulplantu]

Heck yeah, that’s what I like to hear! There’s a lot more coming soon

[@wtfyoumeaninvalid]

I usually hate those prefab ponds (it's hard to make them look good), but with the way you did the plants and everything actually makes it pretty decent. Also if you're ever looking to do a full in ground "real" pond, you should look at billboard tarp liners. Super budget liners and about as good as the crazy expensive epdm liners.

[@paulplantu]

I want to do a large in ground recreation pond but all my trees definitely make it a bit difficult.

[@wtfyoumeaninvalid]

@@paulplantu You've got a pool underground just waiting to be dug up lol.

[@paulplantu]

@@wtfyoumeaninvalidTruuuu I’m a little afraid they may have collapsed it in… only one way to find out though! Hahaha

[@mollyrm]

Absolutely love the way the pond came out!! The wood logs really make the finishing look. Looks like something out of a fantasy movie

[@paulplantu]

Thank you!! Yeah the logs helped out tremendously

[@LuckyShowTime]

I was worried for you in the beginning. But it all came together in the end! Great job! I found your page b/c I’m looking to start a turtle pond.

[@UGnnaLearnToday.]

Trust the process! I was so skeptical but man am I glad I stayed to see how it turned out. I thought it’ll be this huge odd hill but my god guy u got a gift my friend! Looks amazing I’ll definitely be taking notes on this. Great job

[@Powerfamilygarden]

Awesome!! I have two ponds. One in a whiskey barrel and another surrounded by retaining wall bricks. I have fish in just one but I think I’ll put fish in the other one. Really enjoy them.

[@rickyt3961]

20:11 that looks great! really nice work 👍🏾

[@franciscoo.8656]

You Sir. Are an artist. Great Job. 👏

[@PondNovice]

Never enough ponds ❤

[@boldpicturesgardeners]

This pond structure is beautifully, u made justice to it ❤❤

[@jamesa8956]

This came out amazing definitely one of my favorite DIY pond builds I've seen love the way you integrated all of the different plants together to mesh so well!

[@paulplantu]

Thank you so much! That’s one thing a lot of ponds miss are the plants!

[@dhianashintawati5302]

Indah banget, sempurna.

[@liquid3600]

This is one of your sickest projects yet. Looked like a lot of work but my gawd it be looking majestic

[@zeb33369]

First vid of yours I've seen, turned out so much better than I thought an aboveground pond could look..😊 free 99 is my favourite price, Ima be stealing that one😁😉from the build up of the logs and the stone cap, to the stellar plant growth, it looks fantastic 👌 👏👏👏

[@melissacrockett1095]

I started watching your channel from your last (first) pond build. I can tell you've learned what you like. This is super beautiful. 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻

[@EZ.SJ8892]

a beautiful pond with fish in it and surrounded by interesting plants and flowers, what more can I say, a beautiful work of art for good mind therapy

[@AllenHoliday666]

This man is a complete master 🙌🏽

[@IllyMooncat]

WOWZA Paul. That looks absolutely INSANE. Gorgeous, gorgeous water feature! Thanks for showing us the process!

[@8thLifeARC]

Always mad inspiring watching these!

[@cosmiccatfish25]

This is insane and I love everything about it!🤯🥳🤩😅 knocked it out of the park!

[@paulplantu]

Thank you so much!!

[@DidisFINDen]

This is the coolest way to build an above ground pond...thanks for the inspiration...

[@paulplantu]

Thanks for watching!

[@TheLivingBackyard]

This is so wonderful! Not sure if the fish will make it, with cats and everything that goes outside, but you could probably get more hiding spots as you see fit. Beautiful pond!! 😍🌹🌺🌼🌱

[@Leelongostyle]

Good job filming while creating. When you watch yourself work this hard twenty years from now, you will really appreciate this beautiful pond. It is amazing!

[@TyRich03]

Love the green pump I put one of those in a 29g bio cube through a Uv sterilizer flow was amazing water stayed crystal clear

[@marcuswhitmore6622]

Great job, looks amazing and will continue to get even better with age.

[@icanseewater]

Happy to have stumbled across your channel! I used to follow your other one too! This was an absolute masterpiece! Smashed it!

[@GlendasTexasGarden]

You are so creative it looks awesome. And I love the Gaura those are one of my favorite plants. It looks so lovely; I hope the fish make it they are so cute.

[@TheFunTokenFamily]

Damn bro you never disappoint with a video. looks amazing, I wish I had that right now.

[@striketochill]

Wow Paul, this was amazing!! You should start a side gig designing and installing ponds around your area. Really beautiful stuff!

[@TheLittleSindyMuseum]

Wow! I must say I think that big root did you a great favor! It looks absolutely amazing like that and you can see so much more of each plant when they are viewed in levels and not on a flat spot. 👏😍🙌 Well done Paul! Love from Sweden, Martina 😊

[@RhododendronHtang]

Great job 👍 and well done... 🎉🎉🎉

[@ChristineDuval-cy5ck]

I love it built up so you don't have to dig a big honkin' hole!!! All the plants around it is great. I love this "I found this big ass rock on the side of the road'!!

[@ClaudiaSandigo]

It looks fantastic and I'm inspired to try a small one in my backyard.

[@majorfactor]

Nah you killed it! Looks good 🔥🔥 love these videos 👍

[@jacobogarrido17]

Paul you killed this project loving it bro!

[@paulplantu]

Thank you so much homie!

[@reshmaresh4117]

Appreciate your efforts on reusing whatever things you could 👍

[@dornacarliste8626]

Very inspiring man! I love your energy and imagination! Looking forward to seeing the fish!❤

[@hollybethstephenson6897]

Dude!!!! Good job!! Hard work totally paid off.

[@donnak1217]

Paul good job I love the wood awesome I have a small pond love and my fish good job on your pond 😊

[@ctrlaltdel1269]

It's always a pleasure watching your vids. When I think a garden isn't in the budget, you and lowes' clearence plants give me hope! Thanks for the awesome content.

[@Elyssabet]

This came out amazing! The hubs and I are getting ready to completely redo and expand our pond area. Given that we're just a couple hours from Houston, along the coast, your use of native plants only has inspired me to do the same! Planting can be hit or miss here, given the extreme temps. Thanks for sharing!

[@jacksondoughty]

Pleasure to watch. Looking forward to the quarter year update. And Errth IS our planet! 🎉

[@TheAlvinvision]

Your pond builds are beautiful! You are such an inspiration and so much fun to watch!

[@sarahab145]

My dude you have outdone yourself

[@kscmad]

All i can say is WOW!!!! I love your videos, thank you for sharing all of your wonderful ideas and hard work.

[@thanveerayub.k9525]

Honestly, this is my kinda DIY pond, and hour's is the only one I've found so satisfying according to my ideas and plans. Currently I've got a little tank with 4 snakeheads(don't judge me, I'm from India and these amazing fishes are not invasive, but indigenous to my country and I freaking love those fishes) but they're outgrowing the tank so fast and I've been brainstorming for an upgradation for so long, but never found one as satisfying as yours.... Thanks a bunch man, appreciate it a lot, and am definitely gonna keep a good track of your channel😁 Thanks a lot again...... PS: I'm not saying this 100 gallon tank is gonna be enough for my little ones, but it's better than what I have right now and I'm definitely not gonna stop at a 100 gallon, I'm gonna need something near 400 gallons.

[@hollyhood1106]

Those wondering dudes grow like crazy bro! And they look badass

[@demeterkristin260]

Love your creativity and your energy! Always happy when you post a new video 😁🌱🌳💚

[@paulplantu]

Yeah this one took a while to do and edit but I’m glad you enjoyed it and were patient!!

[@tysonkturbo]

bro your backyard pond vid was the first video I ever saw of yours and I've watched every one since. keep it up big dawg 🫡

[@ethelwalter6686]

What a beautiful pond build. Loved the process. ❤

[@Eaterna]

Love how far you've come, definately looking forward to future builds.

[@MkayKaye]

Ridiculously creative. Gorgeous.

[@theskillzone24]

Wow, you're a very talented guy! Please keep up the good work!!!

[@anaisabeldelrio6902]

Love your plant knowledge! My pollinator garden is basically all latana 😂 your pond looks amazing

[@santaanaroadwildman3614]

A new Plantu! That's a sick tropicale pond! "Urth es ma plont!"

[@inlovedesign4300]

🤩 wow!!!! Beautiful job!!!!!

[@macheradickison4949]

It turned out gorgeous. Great inspiration! Now I want one!

[@inthenaturehood]

Fantastic!! Love the use of native plants and consideration for wildlife.

[@cristianMoon24]

Wow the pond came out amazing. I’ve been trying add more native plants and nectar plants to my garden too.

[@paulplantu]

That’s the best way to go. So much more life enters the garden when they’re added

[@kf1683]

I had high doubts 4 minutes in. Was I ever wrong! 😂💕🔥

[@darkartsbyadrienne]

Damn! 2 gorgeous ponds!! You're a natural born landscapist!

[@danarusticcoophomestead7813]

Your front yard pond looks stellar!! ❤ love it! Nice work!!

[@jaxxonfishroom]

Great video 😊 I setup a mini pond with crappie

[@Timmy.clevenger]

This is so beautiful, I would highly recommend some filter foam in that bag around the pump

[@paulplantu]

Bet, I’ll do that for sure. I’ve been trying to figure out how to stop any and all debris

[@nowirehangers2815]

@@paulplantuyou made it under a tree. You won’t.

[@nippolitica]

Excellent. The filtration set up seems super simple. I am about to close on a house in an area of Japan with the same climate zone as Houston, so I've been watching your videos to figure out what kind of plants will work in my yard. I have a front yard and a side yard, which is fully enclosed with hedges, but the ground cover is currently just grass. I've learned a lot about layering/texturing from your videos over the last year, so I appreciate that. I noted that Longhorn gear, and as a UT alum, hook 'em!

[@paulplantu]

There are tons of cool Japanese plants you can use! Also I went to UT as well so hook em right back atcha!! Layering is definitely the way to go. If you don’t mind what part of Japan?

[@nippolitica]

@@paulplantu Chibafornia, the eastern part of Chiba, about ten minutes walk from the beach. I'm a remote worker, so I am able to pick up a decent sized, well maintained former vacation home for cheap.

[@timsgarage1861]

Looks great. Might want to add some type of non chlorinated automatic top off? I would think its about 80 gallons of water after the substrate and plants. Might evaporate quickly. Have to keep an eye out if you have fish.

[@user-tucsonsw]

Paul, it's Gary fron Tucson. Thanks for the great video. The build turned out great. I love how you got the pond build from start to finish in one video. It just pulls the whole project together so much better for us. You and yours stay safe in this crazy heat.

[@paulplantu]

Thanks Gary!! Yeah I debated breaking it up into parts but when I watch videos I like seeing the whole thing start to finish!

[@dustingarcia7144]

Plantu doing it again! I watch all your videos and Appreciate all your work. You’ve got a way of spicing up areas in ways you wouldn’t expect. And being here in the Houston area, I get a lot of plant ideas from your info. Thanks for the knowledge

[@markholleran9994]

Just wow mate a wish a could do this a will one day when I get back on my feet a love you think about the nature it brings and one another reason a love it as well as how much these things help with mental heal just being near them seriously well done🎉

[@sakunthaladilini7743]

It's beautiful work good luck❤❤❤I'm Sri Lankan

[@jonsinclair1727]

This turned out great man! Looks awesome..love it all.