How to Build a Garden Pond (w/ Monica from The Weekender)

A garden pond is the perfect way to add serenity and life to your outdoor space. Monica Mangin from "The Weekender" shows you how to plan your design, dig a hole for a rigid pond liner, build a waterfall with a flexible pond liner & install a water filter and pump. For more project details, visit: low.es/3aUeFpc
STEPS:
00:15 Location planning
01:34 Dig hole for rigid liner
03:32 Level & fill in rigid liner
05:09 Install flex liner for waterfall
06:21 Install water pump & filter
07:41 Landscaping around pond
PRODUCTS:
Pond liner - low.es/2QfyRdn
Sand - low.es/33eafqM
Pea gravel - low.es/33fypRG
Egg rock - low.es/2TPtXWw
Brown river rock - low.es/39Ryw8v
Large black pebbles - low.es/33hKXYX
Marking paint - low.es/3aTTmnK
Spray foam for pond & stone - low.es/2xu3QMa
Flexible pond liner - low.es/2U1HRUI
Pond tubing - low.es/2IHFVLG
Pond filter - low.es/2U7JoZr
Water pump - low.es/2IHG3e8
Wheelbarrow - low.es/33h3ILT
Gold mulch - low.es/2w4jm13
Garden spade - low.es/2wT8UcU
Digging shovel - low.es/2Qto1Rl
Mattock - low.es/2QeFw7x
MORE INFO: low.es/3aUeFpc
DURATION: 1-3 days
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[@soyooin]

Me at 3am stumbling across this video and now wants to make a Zen Garden: 👁️👄👁️

[@tine7199]

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[@soyooin]

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[@braydonmaier3768]

It’s 10 a clock

[@ahhwe-any7434]

I have no clue how to make any of these "dude projects." I have no patience to learn these things. 😔 I always skip to the final product. But a mini pond sounds cute. I want a coy one. 🤔💡Im gonna put those kiddie pool things into the ground. Itll be cheap & i can rig it up to look just as nice 🤗. Im just being stupid. These are the things i do at 3 am.

[@vintagefinds3349]

Put the chicken bone down and step away from the window

[@WALLUMOT]

It's best to put the pump at the furthest end from the waterfall as it helps the water to circulate properly.

[@jewel2333]

Oh I thought you were saying like SPOOKY MONTH

[@da3498]

8

[@finnleykye6130]

I guess im asking randomly but does someone know of a tool to log back into an Instagram account? I somehow lost my account password. I appreciate any tips you can offer me.

[@jadencoleman3186]

@Finnley Kye Instablaster ;)

[@diekritischestimme]

Yes, but waterlilies hate moving water. But this design is horrible anyway, if you ask me. It feels cheap and 80% of the black plastic is still visible, once the water is clean.

[@kellypruitt2362]

Yay! So happy to see Monica, please bring back the Weekender.

[@saulgoodman2018]

It's been 2 years. It's not coming back.

[@sherrydobbins1409]

I just discovered the weekender ..I just read this where it's no longer being done..sad..

[@zebrobertson]

Best pro tip was reminder to keep edge of pond liner above surrounding ground! If not for that, my future pond would likely result in fish swimming through the grass in my yard at the next heavy rain! Thank you for the tip!

[@m.s.4356]

We NEED Monica back with The Weekender! Everyone agrees?

[@Yinanony]

Yes!

[@mortgagefinancing5558]

NO we need some eye candy in there

[@danidockstader1529]

Yes! Loved the Weekender!

[@michellesamiee4969]

Tottally Agree! Come Back Monica!

[@viraltoday2]

@@mortgagefinancing5558 some bendover action

[@Dawn-tv1bk]

Wow, this project was more involved than I realized. So glad to see Monica back! An approximate cost for this project and amounts used would be a nice addition to the video . Thanks for sharing this project with us.

[@sethwalsh8095]

Old comment but I’ve seen plenty vids showing how to build budget ponds (100$). It will obviously not be as extravagant as this shown one (300$) for the plastic liner alone, over 1000$ overall is cheap for a fully built pond with proper filtration, with plants and rocks.

[@Ohdipson8]

@@sethwalsh8095 the liner is $99. The links are above......

[@sethwalsh8095]

@@Ohdipson8 use lime stone liner you could make a 600 gallon pond for 99$ using it. Pumps are 30$ on Amazon as well. You may be able to find some old pool liner if you ask around enough even. Wish you the best of luck in building your pond.

[@guysmiley4830]

This video brought to you by the sand industry

[@dawnroyster]

😂

[@matblack9288]

I did this for under $100 and it turned out like absolute paradise! My family also has a history with building them, so it was fun!

[@shawnp8076]

Did you get everything from Lowe's? How did you do this for under a 100? That's awesome

[@oscardepaz9103]

Shawn Pieper it’s impossible to do it under a 100 dollars unless someone bought you of the stuff

[@beccilee9344]

Please post pictures

[@the_original_skytiger]

lol

[@tetrahydro7353]

@@oscardepaz9103 depends where u live bro some towns things are just cheap

[@goodygoody5450]

I'm hooked on this Monica person. It's so empowering to see a woman lead a conversation in home improvement and do it so well. I know they're out there, and I feel like more women would be encouraged to learn with some good leaders.

[@Mccormick2023]

Yeah mostly men do this kinda stuff my mom always planted flowers and stuff like that but my dad did the rest of that kind of work

[@verygoodboy2688]

The didn't go into it but please do plenty of research on filtration and keeping good water parameters if you get fish

[@Around_The_Home]

Small suggestion. Before adding the backfill sand, temporarily place some concrete block on the bottom of the liner. This will help prevent the liner from moving as you add the backfill.

[@torysetliff]

Monicaaaa! Yay! Hope y'all are working on another season of The Weekender. Give the people what they want, Lowe's.

[@p90pdack68]

Adorable!

[@danidockstader1529]

I love this pond! I think I’ll put one in my backyard. I’m so glad you are making videos again. Thank you for all your knowledge.

[@EngineeringmyLife]

I Love the projects that Monica is a part of. I didn't even want a pond in my garden....now I do 😆. When is the weekender coming back?

[@saulgoodman2018]

It's been 2 years. It's not coming back.

[@EngineeringmyLife]

@@saulgoodman2018 Maybe if we ask about it enough, they'll bring it back....I'm still hopeful 🤞

[@will1867]

Umm you sound thirsty, and she's horrible at these things. So..... no get rid of her and she's not even attractive

[@yusufkir6583]

This pond will never last

[@gameonammar8532]

Start the weekender again

[@vivredd553]

Ya-ya! Monica is back!! ❤❤❤

[@danielp1629]

We all love Monica! Glad to see again!

[@sherrydobbins1409]

Just read where it's no longer being filmed...then read this..is it still being produced? I just discovered these and loved my binge watching...hoping it's still being produced.

[@mbrusso39]

one of the best videos I've seen. lots of info, tricks, tips and visuals!

[@mortgagefinancing5558]

What ????? place bricks down and srat fire ,,,thats it

[@TheArlberg1]

Spot on both of You! Watched it all the way in Australia. I have learned to put an escape for water that would lift and tilt a pond like that. I happened 2x. Trees I would keep well away. I have two ponds connected with a waterfall but it does not always run. So I need to wait for my Springtime! Richard

[@coloradoboo1071]

Nice video! My neighbor put in a pond and learned that you should also think about putting places where critters can get out if they get into the water. He found a dead rabbit in his and a few birds, too.

[@outdoorboyzuk2330]

I love this video I’ve watched it twice it’s encouraged me to do my own pond :) x

[@karsensaulters4114]

How’d it turn out!?

[@iamziano]

A video collab between Monica of Lowe's and Laura of Garden Answer would be very very interesting 🥰

[@Soralax]

That's actually super useful video. It covered basically everything that I wanted to know.

[@lowes]

Glad to hear it!

[@Soralax]

@@lowes will share the result of following your guide for sure. Thank you for advices :)

[@vincenthansa183]

World class garden and voice

[@Feathers147]

I'll be starting my waterfall pond soon and this vid is super helpful, thanks for sharing 😊👍👍👍👍👍

[@vocalz004]

Love this! 💜

[@pawcificpurrsea7874]

Perfectly lovely little pond. Thanks for sharing! Would liked to have seen a close-up on how the landscape around filter looked when finished. We're also looking at putting in an overflow drain, and an auto-refill....totally self sustaining.

[@ShimmyShimmy666]

How did I miss this? My favourite YT show :)

[@tracyfan9540]

Great video, explains how the system worked especially for beginners.

[@CreativePhotoWales]

Thank you - I'm looking at creating a pond and this is really helpful.

[@sagittariusque8932]

Absolutely amazing

[@keithwyatt1234]

Cool thank u for helping me now I made my own pond it was 4,000 gallons of water in it thanks for the help again

[@lowes]

Hey there, Keith! We love to hear that you did this one yourself 💪🏼 We’re putting together a highlight video of DIY projects our KZbin subscribers have done and we’d love to include yours! Nothing fancy…just looking for either an image or a quick video of the finished project. If you’re interested, send me an email at [e-mail]!

[@deepalib3096]

What a lovely pond!

[@eshollen]

Just got a free pond shell. Going to install it in my garden railroad this summer. Great video to find here.

[@cliffstanich9192]

Excellent video. Explained everything. Im gonna try it.

[@tree_ponder_sc_fishing]

Love the video, I have a very similar setup (I have a couple videos). I really love the sand in my backyard and have a "beach", a little bit of extra maintenance but completely worth it.

[@carinarosales6899]

Its small but its gorgeous very informative for people who want to build their own garden pond

[@omeroguzman6935]

Do you know an estimate for this project?? Looks nice.!

[@ch-zo8gh]

I am Japanese. Your farm is wonderful.

[@harikrishnansurendran9918]

Good job guys! A happy happy video 👌🏼😄

[@jhashemi782]

Beautiful job,well done 👍

[@iN00bman]

Woo! Great instructions all around

[@gail1684]

You make this look so easy.

[@wyunaboy]

hey i finally found something that useful in youtube:) thank you..

[@BenHayat]

What a beautiful job.

[@WHH203]

Thanks! Great job! I think it is my next project! 👍

[@randomyoutuber1225]

Thanks this really helped out a lot!!

[@ron2nd2nonediy11]

Beautiful good job guys

[@DanJCarney]

Always wanted to do one..someday!

[@kendalldenae11]

I love this! I’m starting my fish pond this coming week! Can’t wait to finish it ❤️

[@iridium8562]

Make sure that the water is clean and you are able to take care of it properly, like cleaning the water and making sure the right type of bacteria grows In there, cause that in the video is clearly just for show

[@catherinemurphy873]

An amazing job 💯. Thanks 👍

[@erickestrada6782]

We're basically doing the same thing to our back yard. We're half way done and we're buying everything at lowes 👍

[@christophermanigo6878]

soooo cute and pretty very nice job

[@yasminaljahlani135]

I love it , good job

[@jessicaabukhamsin5048]

Yess my dream one day once my husband done with the Army and we buy a house I want this.❤

[@lorriehernandez469]

Very pretty!

[@4k4u99]

Wow , Love it

[@iniAKChannel]

Beautiful, wanna it make at home.

[@nujumper]

that was so cool I want to try that

[@ArifAli-hg1eq]

Great job, thx.

[@kaycox5555]

Terrific idea!

[@veronicapeterson1403]

That is stunningly beautiful and would love to make one and add Japanese Koi.

[@aafsterlife9647]

SO LOVELY! 😃

[@matiasgregorio4132]

Need this pond for all my ducks

[@SunilKumar-uu1ub]

So beautiful 🥰🥰👏

[@Interp66]

Awesome video!

[@rachealhenderson3287]

This helped a lot!

[@TobyCreates]

What a great video 👍

[@PunchiDanuma]

Really nice thank u

[@sawmyatnwe1275]

Amazing

[@jinniema]

Perfect. I have a pond previous owners never used for 7 yrs they were there and we are planning to fix it up and run it. Want to add light too

[@lowes]

Adding some light to your pond would be amazing - great idea, Yaneth!

[@mahmoudbamarni3803]

nice work. very good

[@clarencejackson5284]

Awesome

[@christinaalameda6206]

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL LOVE it 😙⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘💜💙🤗

[@Passionproject100]

Ooh darn I want a larger pond with lights!

[@PedramBastan]

You could always dig a larger hole and use just the liner. You could source out lighting online. Just look for submersible lights.

[@deastbeast4137]

Look at Aquascape

[@balinclark1451]

Also make sure to take all the soil out of the pot it has fertilizer in it witch helps algae grow

[@MuhammadIsmail-to8vb]

Nice procedure

[@jm8meditate274]

More weekender please!

[@MegaBabynou]

aaaaaaawsooooome ! thank you for showing this video

[@hamidakhalid6615]

Good job 👌

[@MazGogo1]

Goodjob guys

[@2acresevolving777]

This is awesome! I just built a rock pond with a water wheel and a couple of other water features. Definitely will be adding a fish pond!

[@thirstysvodcast7845]

😂 cool I’m gonna check it out

[@donnamarie4443]

Wow, gorgeous! Just need to find somebody to work with me on this. Bought my first house that sits on a double property. Have literally a blank canvas to work with. Thanks, Monica 👍 and guy!

[@boostjunkieMike]

Looks amazing. Ya'll made that look way too easy. Can't wait to have a pond at my house.

[@thatbee3585]

Impressive!!!!!!

[@dermotcox4433]

Very cool

[@yogikumar4516]

Very thankful mem

[@montanamadscientist1032]

What do you do when you accidentally press "9" instead of "8" with the digging location?

[@valdetepossani189]

Lindo lindo

[@choongjiancheong8923]

Very nice

[@peterlee6745]

Found it Easy 2 watch and Do But a bigger Pond like 8x6 . i'm in UK

[@overcastfriday81]

Given the trivial mission of the pump, product managers really should be developing solar powered systems.

[@MountainViews90]

I remember my parents getting a pond. We were the only family on our street to have one. It was epic at first then got gross after a while LOL.

[@kimhuynh9763]

Monica, Please give advice. I live in Dallas wonder if the depth of the pond like you’re doing would keep the water cool enough for koi fish during the summer heat here.

[@aditidinakar]

So beautiful!! Can you do one in New England during winter time?

[@brandonmcmorrow1037]

Thanks for the video I found it very helpful and I'm sure lots of others did too

[@Mikemike3134]

Nice

[@lizardman1303]

I thought it was going to come out bad looks better then I thought nice job hiding the liner

[@imawesometheoriginal]

#Gorgeous 💕💕💕💕