How to Create a Patio Pond - A Water Feature for Smaller Yards

Tools needed:
- Drill
- Knife
Materials needed:
- Large Waterproof Container (if container is clay, you will need several cans of “clay pot sealant.”)
- Submersible Water-Garden Pump
- Large Nursery(plastic) Pot
- Large Flat Rocks
- Underwater, Oxygenating Plants
- Floating, surface plants
- Bog plants
- Goldfish
- 5” x 5” Piece of Roofing Rubber
- Tube of Silicone Sealant
Steps for building a Patio Pond
1) Prepare your pond. If you are using a large clay pot, you will need to “waterproof” it. It may take several cans of clay pot sealant to seal the inside and outside of the pot. Next, attach the piece of roofing rubber over the hole using the silicone sealant. Be sure not to glue down the edges of the rubber- the edges can be used to pull the rubber loose (for draining the pond).
2) Create your shelf. The plastic nursery pot can be turned upside-down in the pond. This will create a shelf for your bog plants. Cutting a section from the plastic pot will allow a water lily to rest beneath it. You may want to use some flat rocks, to raise the top of the shelf to the proper level (for bog plants).
3) Install the pump. Next, drill a hole in the top of the plastic pot for your waterpump hose. The diameter will depend on the diameter of your hose. Insert the hose and connect it to your pump.
4) Fill your pond with water. If you are placing a water lily beneath the shelf, be sure to place it before you begin filling your pond.
5) Add your plants. Remember, that the bog plant soil must remain partially above the water.
6) Add your fish. Fish are usually sold in plastic bags- place the entire bag in the water for about 20 minutes. This will allow the temperature of the water inside the bag, to adjust to the water temperature in the pond.
7) Turn on your pump and adjust the water to the proper level. Excessive splashing is not a good idea.
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[@ellenm4839]

You explain this so well.

[@aiswaryavenkateswaran7401]

super easy diy...thank you so much

[@curiosity2314]

I see someone has watched many "This Old House" videos. 😀

[@donaldnorwick4880]

Nice, but the water should be declorinated before adding fish.

[@bmarie8965]

I was expecting some kind of waterfall 😆

[@clairelivefreeordie2551]

you could probably purchase a solar panel to turn it into a solar powered water fountain ⛲ I know they sell many different sizes & powers & can be found easily on Amazon

[@Toltecgrl]

Where do you buy pond plants? At the pet store? Thank you for sharing your ideas!

[@breackingbad9042]

lowes i think

[@MM-lq2vm]

Hi Joe, thank you for sharing your knowledge with all of us. I have a question for you. What is the brand of the garden tool container behind you. I loved that mobile garden tool but I can’t see the brand to purchase one for myself.

[@SouthernAtlanticJourneys]

Suncast BGC2000

[@debbiemc565]

Can you use a regular fountain pump & what do the fish eat.....the plants, fish food or both?

[@matthewchang1126]

they eat both....especially goldfish

[@HollyOak]

The plants ARE life in your pond. How are the fish going now?

[@IJm3]

Where did you get the ruffin rubber? 😂

[@deborahoverton4625]

What are you going to do with the goldfish after summer is over.

[@50ishsue]

Well long as they are fed ,they should live there quite happily .

[@seasands3486]

My sister lives in Chicago and leaves hers in the pond all winter!

[@breackingbad9042]

@@50ishsue not enough space, common goldfish grow to around 18 inches

[@kuatiogui]

@3:29 how do u spell the oxygenating plant mentioned here?

[@barbaraperry1412]

I think he said anacharis..

[@kuatiogui]

@@barbaraperry1412 thanks

[@NyNjMafia]

Should have put lighting

[@frankstefaniak95]

Where can you buy these pots

[@YourNewHouse]

Local nurseries are usually the best source for these kinds of pots. Thanks for watching!

[@therealjetlag]

Absolute death trap for wildlife. You haven’t given them a way to get out.