Making a Pond with No Ugly Liner at Edge

This is a simple pond for wildlife made in a similar way to my larger pools for swimming.

[brianhina]

Awesome idea. I need to do that as an example for my Contractor of a much larger pond. He has never done one like this.

[jvincent]

I like to see a smaller version of the natural pool like this one! It’s closer to the size one could possibly build in a small suburban yard.

[markpalmer]

So many great videos! I bought and downloaded (and printed because I'm rocketing toward my dotage) the book. And I'm sure the answer is in there. But just quickly, you mention this pond has no bubble pump. With a pond this size, is that okay? We're building one expressly for wildlife ... and it won't be large. We're going to be off grid, so a bubble pump means a solar panel. So when you mentioned in the narration, this pond was built without a pump I got very interested. Is the depth of the center great enough that the water recirculates naturally?

love it if you'd let me know!
and BTW sorry the real Dominic West wasn't available for that other video. It was clear the guy you got knew nothing about plumbing.

[johnlarkin]

Loved the video, just wondered what is the best quality overliner to use.?
I've bought your video on how to make an organic pool.
Southampton UK

[DavinStewart]

Thank you for the video. Wonderfully relaxing as always. I wonder how small you could make an organic pool? Is there a lower limit? Also, why no bubble pumps? Doesn't that mean the filtration will be limited?

[danielmcardle]

How long would that style of construction last please? I always enjoy your work David Pagan Butler!

[blakevanwinkle]

I have seen where folks have used carpet as underliner. Could one use artificial turf to do this or is it too rough?

[EastyUK]

Have you tried bentonite? or any thoughts on it as a way of sealing without a liner?
I've only used it on a small spring box, though could be an interesting thing to try.

[excelentecongabriel]

hello David, I´m a new Fan!
¿why don´t use the bubble Pumps in this pound?

[nansealove]

David I read you passed away. I want to buy your DVD but the only place I saw it said in wasn't in stock. Whoever is running this page I would be so grateful to be told if it is available somewhere? I am in Northern California USA. ❤

[karmoo]

they could have made it hold much more water, isn't the edging a bit too large?

[kennethwallace]

Can you put fish in this pond or will it mess up the system.

[HallHomestead]

Can't wait to fix my pond, it's full of duck weed

[discernment]

Organic with plastic inside? Now thank you.

[JeriDro]

lazy man's pond. use clay and stone