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

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:

DURATION: 1-3 days

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[kellypruitt]

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

[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!

[WALLUMOT]

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

[soyooin]

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

[Dawn-tvbk]

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.

[m.s.]

We NEED Monica back with The Weekender! Everyone agrees?

[torysetliff]

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

[matblack]

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!

[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.

[coloradoboo]

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.

[YomsKoi]

I built a 10x 15 pond in my backyard by hand almost 2 years ago now I love it so much

[danielp]

We all love Monica! Glad to see again!

[pawcificpurrsea]

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.

[goodygoody]

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.

[mbrusso]

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

[danidockstader]

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.

[matthewtucker]

Moss would really make the rocks pop. Plus it would probably assist in the filtration of the water.

[outdoorboyzuk]

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

[wyunaboy]

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

[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?