Would you like to create a pond for your backyard? This new pond is a beautiful addition to our garden. I’ll walk you through the building process and share some tips I learned along the way. And yes, I really did build it myself.
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The Benefits of a Pond
I fell in love with garden ponds many years ago when I started seeing them on garden tours. I was on a very limited budget but, totally smitten with the idea, so I went ahead and built my first pond.
Our old garden was very small and the only place I could put any sort of pond was in a narrow raised garden bed. But, despite its size, that little water feature ended up being my favourite part of the entire space.
I was attracted by the beauty (of course)—the gorgeous sound of flowing water, how light shines in the water, and the vibrant aquatic plants including my beloved water lilies—but the unexpected surprise was how a new pond is so quickly adopted as an essential resource by the wild things that live in the garden—from tiny insects to birds, butterflies, bees, frogs, toads, dragonflies, and more. It’s like the gardening version of having the one house on the block where all the cool kids want to hang out.
Does Size Really Matter?
When we moved to our present home, one of my first projects was to add a small pond to the new garden.
Again, as soon as I added water and plants, the garden came to life. But this time I had a regret.
I made it too small.
Womp, womp.
To remedy this, I planned to rebuild it and create something larger, but, before I got started, the mating toads and frogs had already declared it home. I really didn’t want to displace them since there’s isn’t another water source nearby, so I opted to build a second, larger pond instead.
My point is, build the size you want the first time.
Video Showing How I Built The Pond
How I Built This Pond
I was forewarned ahead of time that it could take up to 50 hours to build a pond this size (8′ x 11′ with a depth of 2 feet). It actually ended up taking just 25 hours including a lot of breaks, for bird watching and daydreaming, as I am prone to do. And I assure you, I am a happy worker but definitely not fast nor am I exceptionally strong.
A good pond kit comes with detailed instructions to walk you through the entire process. I learned how to make this style of pond using the video here at Aquascape. The overview I’m providing here is just that—a brief overview. If you’re building a pond, be sure to consult your kit instructions for specific guidelines.
In addition to the pond kit, the only materials needed were rocks (large, medium, and gravel), and aquatic plants.
Step One: Plan the Pond Shape and Flow
In the photo (below) you can see the white outline—done with baking flour—marking an 8 x 11-foot area. I next used a long electrical cord to plan the actual shape of the pond within these boundaries.
Pond kits come with instructions that will help you plan the water flow. I decided to place the waterfall at the far end, and the skimmer with the submersible pump (that returns the water to the waterfall) at the near side where there is access to an outdoor electrical outlet.
Related: How to Make a Floating Pond Planter or Mini Island
Step Two: Dig the Pond
This step took about 4 hours. Our soil is very sandy which makes digging as easy as it could be, but, it was a really hot day so I took a lot of breaks to avoid overheating. If you have clay soil, be prepared for it to take a lot longer or hire help for this step.
Plan Ahead
It’s helpful to have the big picture planned out ahead of time so you don’t end up having to move that soil more than necessary. I used some of the excavated soil to create a berm around the waterfall. The rest of the soil is waiting for another big garden project I’m doing next.
Placing the Equipment
In this next photo you can see the waterfall and skimmer bins in their intended locations, though not yet buried in the soil. There is a hose pipe running between the two bins and it is buried under the pile of soil on the left side.
Keep It Level
The long brown thing is actually a piece of downspout that I used as a surface to place my level on, ensuring that the sides of the pond and inside ledges were level and the desired depths.
Pond Depth
This pond is two feet deep at it’s deepest point which sounded too shallow to me until I saw it in place and it’s actually a nice depth. Make sure you don’t exceed the measurements your pond kit permits or you’ll run out of liner.
Pond Shelf
I opted to have one shelf around 3/4 of the pond and leave the rest open at full depth. You’ll see this in the next photos.
Step Three: Add the Liners
Pond kits (like the one I used from Aquascape) come with two liners: a cloth one, which goes down first, and the waterproof one.
This is when you start seeing what the pond will actually look like.
Step Four: Add Rocks
The first thing people ask is, how did you lift all of those rocks? It’s a good question. I’m told they weighed a whopping 5 tons—that’s 10,000 lbs—which sounds crazy but I had a secret weapon and figured out a way to make it even easier.
First of all, don’t lift them! I used a good hand trolley (also called a hand cart). Mine is designed to hold up to 600 lbs (much more than these rocks weigh), and it totally did the grunt work.
Be sure to wear protective gear including steel-toed boots and gloves with good grip and let gravity do the work.
The pond rocks were delivered on pallets at the front of our house so I did have to move them some distance to the backyard. I just pushed each rock off the pile onto the driveway. Some gritty sand on the driveway made it easy to spin and roll them onto the hand cart.
From there, I’d push the hand cart to the pond and dump them in. Once in the pond, it was easy to move them where I wanted them.
Honestly, I thought I might have to hire someone for this step, but, once I tried the hand cart and the gritty sand trick, it was way easier than I expected.
The walls of the pond and waterfall area are lined with the bigger rocks. The bottom, shelf, and gaps between the rocks are filled with gravel.
Moving the rocks took a couple of 2-3 hour sessions.
In the photo below, you can see I placed a board over the waterfall bin (at the far end) to avoid getting dirt and stones in there. The buckets were used to move and pour the gravel.
Step Five: Ensure Everything is Level and Add Water
I mentioned previously that you need things to be level for the pond to look right. Water will always level itself, of course, so you want the surroundings to also appear level.
Before I secured the waterfall and skimmer bins in place, I made sure they were on solid ground and matched the measurements in the kit instructions.
I was eager (and ridiculously nervous) to add the water and turn the pump on for the first time. That would be the moment of truth.
I called my husband to witness the big moment (turning on the pump) and it was rather anticlimactic because the water flowed beautifully. You can see this historic moment in the video (above) if you’re interested.
I was also pleasantly surprised to discover that the pump itself is very quiet: the only sound you hear is water falling. Perfect!
Step Six: Plants and Landscaping
You’ll notice in the photos that there is pond liner visible around the perimeter of the pond—this is not the intended long-term look. For now, I’m adding plants I have on hand and covering all of the bare soil with mulch. Over time, I’ll add many more plants, some stones, and ground covers to fill everything in. Just like any new addition to the garden, only time can make it look like it has been there all along.
I also have a fun idea planned for the waterfall cover—which needs to remain accessible—stay tuned for that.
Here’s the pond with some aquatic plants added.
Aquatic Plants in This Pond
When choosing pond plants, find a local seller and decide whether you want hardy and/or tropical plants. I chose hardy plants, with the exception of some of the floating plants, that will survive in the pond year-round. Tropical plants will need to be stored elsewhere for the winter.
- Marsh Marigold
- Pickerel Rush
- Blue Water Iris
- Sweet Flag
- Water Lettuce
- Water Hyacinth
- Water Lilies (coming soon)
As expected, the birds immediately started using the pond. I’m waiting to see if the frogs and toads from the other little pond decide to move over here. And I also intend to get fish. Update: I’ve added fish. You can see the process here.
The pond is obviously new and it will take some time for it to look more ‘naturalized’, but even now I completely love it.
It’s become everyone’s favourite spot to sit and relax as the waterfall spills down.
If you are considering building your own pond, I hope you found this encouraging. The digging and moving rocks is hard work, but it didn’t take nearly as long as I thought, and every step was manageable with the instructions, my hand trolley, and few helpful tips.
~Melissa the Empress of Dirt ♛
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Sylvia says
What are the plants that should not be planted near a pond? That are poisonous to fish. Whin I click on that link it will not come up.
Melissa J. Will says
Hi Sylvia, Thanks for letting me know. Here’s a list: https://www.koipondfever.com/t-toxic-plants.aspx
Melissa J. Will says
********************GIVEAWAY ENDED************************
Winner will be notified by email.
Thank you to everyone who entered.
Kate Breitenfeld says
Hello! Almost too late but not quite to enter for the pond kit!
I live in Omaha, Nebraska. Just bought a new house and am wanting to build a pond into the back yard!!
Paul Valentino says
I found your pond tutorial on Pinterest and fell in love with it and the idae! The 8’x11’ would be perfect for my homestead. I live in New York.
Melanie Philipp says
I think the 6×8′ would be lovely. I love the sound the waterfall makes and my birds would find it a virtual spa compared to their tiny bird bath!
I live in Troy, Michigan.
Thank you!
barbara bartusik says
I love your pond!! I have always wanted to build one but did not have the nerve or knowhow to start. I have a large yard and lots of rocks! I would love to have the
8’x 11′ pond kit. I live in Zion Grove Pennsylvania
Louise says
Judging from all the details in your post and video, I think I could actually do this! I’ve been so intimidated by most of the pond instructions I’ve seen, but your instructions make it seem ALMOST easy! Yay and hallelujah! A 6 x 8 pond would look so lovely in the back yard of my small, stone covered cottage in Tacoma, WA. Am happy I found your website/blog – for so many reasons – lots of fun stuff, good ideas and inspiration.
Bill says
8’X11′
Lu Novak says
I LOVE your pond too! I have always wanted one as well. I have a very small yard with many gardens, but no water feature. I really appreciate your excellent description of the process, you have made it much less daunting a task to attempt. So thank you for that. I would best be able to have a small 4 x 6 pond kit. Please enter me for the drawing. And best of luck to everyone!
Iris Knoebl says
Melissa! You are my new garden hero. I did a search for installing a garden pond and your site popped up.
I would like to enter my name in the drawing for an 8 X 11 pond kit. I live in Pensacola, Florida, zone 8b.
I’ve signed up for your newsletter and plan to visit your site often for creative ideas. I’m also on a very limited budget. You have some wonderful ideas, and I love the way your pond looks.
Cheers!
Sue Snuggs says
I live in Nashville, TN, USA, and have the remains of a pond with a waterfall in my yard. It was built by my father in the 70’s and is falling apart. No pump and the “pond” is full of leaves and debris, with no water. As we just moved in, we are currently working on the house. I feed birds, squirrels, chipmunks, and assorted other critters, so I have a very “active” large backyard. I would love a new 6′ x 8′ pond to give all my critters a new attraction and new water source. Thanks for your wonderful site.
Martie in CA says
I have a tiny concrete koi pond. It has a crack and leaks! A pain I can tell you. I want to make a new and different type, different size with circulation would be a huge improvement. The 8 x 11 would be awesome for my yard! I live in the Sierra Nevada foothills in Northern CA. Zone 9.
Christopher Hickman says
Your pond is absolutely breathtaking. I know you enjoy it immensely. I would love to have the 8.5″ x 11″ pond. It is just the perfect size to provide a haven for wildlife creatures while you enjoy the beauty and pleasure of seeing the frogs, birds, etc. frequent it and experience the serenity and relaxation of the beautiful plants and flowing water. Thanks so much for sharing your project and all your wonderful ideas.
Dawn Kemnitz says
I would so love the 4X6 pond it. We have been toying with the idea of putting a pond in. My brother has a large pond (12X15) with a waterfall & large fish & we enjoy visiting him to see how the pond have evolved.
We live in Quinnesec, Mi located in the gorgeous Upper Peninsula & I love your blog!!!
Janet says
I love you blog and would love to have the 6×8 kit. I live in Texas where listening to the soothing sounds of flowing water would certainly help provide some relief from the hot summer days. Can’t wait until cooler temps to enjoy the outdoors again.
Tina McNabb says
Wow, this is a great tutorial. I would love to win the 8X11 but any size would do. I live in Surrey, BC Canada.
Lollie Christner-Severin says
July 29. 2016
Thank you for sharing this post. Your pond turned out amazing. If I am the lucky winner I would love the 8.5 x 11 pond kit. Out yard is large and just screaming for a beautiful pond.
Modesto, California
Patti King says
I would love to build a 6′ x 8′ pond in my yard. I live way out in the country in an area surrounded by lots of acres of woods. There is so much wildlife here that could enjoy a small pond for refreshing water breaks during the dry hot Southern Summer. I have lots of beautiful red stones that I have gathered from the woods that would be wonderful around a pond keeping it true to the area. I live in Shongaloo, Louisiana, a wonderful place that not many people even are aware exists! But we love it here!
By the way, your pond is amazing! I really enjoyed viewing all the steps taken to build it. Great Job!
Maria Cormier says
Beautiful pond. I would love the 8×11 as I have a large back yard. I live in San Antonio, Texas.
Kris Babcock says
Hi Melissa and Aquascape,
Isn’t it amazing what you can do with just a bit of land and a lot of determination? I am constantly creating gardens at my place, replacing grass with ground covers and planting beds. I’m sure a pond would be a perfect addition!
I live in Colorado and have the space for the larger, 8’x11′ pond. Please add me to the drawing!
Nancy K. says
My landscape is already a certified wildlife habitat in Coastal NC and I am a Extension Master Gardener with a particular interest in native plants. If I won, I would get this one – one can never have enough water! http://store.aquascapeinc.com/p/small-pond-kit-8-x-11-with-aquasurge-3000-pump?pp=20
Nancy Thomson says
Love the pond the Empress built – Beautiful. For me, no garden is complete without water, a pond, a fountain or just a birdbath with a dripper.
I lived in Edmonds, Washington but once upon a time, long ago I lived in Canada ( I grew up in Cloverdale, BC). I have a small yard and I think a 6×8 pond would be the perfect fit.
Love your blog, your garden and your gardening style.
Thanks for the giveaway & good luck to all.
Maria Cormier says
Hi
I live in San Antonio, Texas. The 8×11 pond kit would be great. I loved the pond you made it looked easy.
Raeann D. says
Melissa, you’ve made this look completely doable! I’ve wanted a garden pond for years and years and think I can actually do this myself! I’ve got plenty of room for the 8×11 here in my Washington state garden! Thank you for showing how to build one and for the spectacular give away!
Sherry Willsey says
I would love to win the 8 x 11 pond kit. We tried a small pond when we first moved here 10 years ago and it was great the first two years, but then life got crazy and we did not have the time or good health to care for it and we had to fill it in. Things are much calmer now and we’d love to have a pond again. The wildlife here definitely loved it!
Robert says
I have always wanted a pond. I think the 6×8 would suit my yard well. I live in Port Elmsley, Ontario
Mehgan says
I would love to build a pond in my garden for my kids to enjoy wildlife. We live in Washington state. The large kit would be great for my large garden. Watching you do it gives me courage I can do it, I would love a natural looking pond someday
Noreen Rionda Sommer says
Forgot to add where we live – Munhall, PA ( near Pittsburgh).
Noreen Rionda Sommer says
I would love the smallest one for under my trees in my front yard. We live in a co-op townhouse (end unit) so the smaller one would be perfect. Thank you for the directions and a chance to win. Absolutely love your newsletter and all the ideas.
Barbara Cole says
Love the pond – thanks so much for the step by step instructions and encouragement! We would love a 6′ x 8′ pond to add to our garden space – which is still evolving. Thanks so much!
Diane Keyser says
Thank you for the chance to win. I tried once but it was to small and the water ran out. I think I would like to go big. 11 by 8 for me. thanks again. I live in Ohio.
Marlene Daniels says
I would love to have the 6 x 8. I live in Michigan.
Lisa says
I would love to add a pond to my backyard! I would probably go with the 6×8 size. I live in Illinois, USA. Thanks for all of the great information!
Bunny says
Like you, Melissa, I live in Ontario, Canada. We have a large property but I’ve never had a pond before so I probably shouldn’t start with a large one. The 6 x 8 would be perfect for us, I think.
Your pond is so beautiful. Great job!
Elayne Derby says
I have researched building a pond a great deal and your site has by far been the most informative, easiest to understand, and one of the prettiest ponds I’ve seen. I desperately want to do my own. Now if I could just win the sweepstakes. 😊
The 8′ x 11′ would work perfect for my garden.
I live in Texas.
Thank you so much for your site!
Diana Beekley says
I live in Florida and would enjoy this year round. My yard isn’t that big so I think the 6 x 8 would be wonderful. Of course the 4 x 6 would work wonderfully as well.
Charlotte Swanson says
Your pond turned out beautifully. Having moved the first of the year, I no longer have my big pond. I miss the sound of the water, watching the birds and small animals around it, and my fish. I have only my little lilly pond on the front porch. I would love to have the 11X8 pond if I were the lucky winner for my back yard. I have moved most of my plants, and have blue birds and finches, which I did not have in the city. I live in North Carolina.
Mary Carter says
A pond would be awesome, my daughter and sister have one, an 8′ x 11′ would be so much fun, and a chance to get the family together to help,– out in the middle of Minnesota (USA)
Jeannie Champion says
Oo a pond ki giveaway! How wonderful to win this and how kind of you. Since i have a large yard with not much here an 8′ x11′ would be perfect and o so calming… I live in Tracy, CA USA
Thank you & bless
Jeannie champion
Megan - The Creative Vegetable Gardener says
Melissa convinced me that I should start big, so I’d chose the 8’x11′ kit. We have a large area in our backyard that is overtaken with weeds, so I’d love to get rid of the weeds and add a pond. I live in the U.S. in Wisconsin.
Gwen says
I have always wanted a pond! I would choose the 6×8 size because my space is a little limited. And I live in Wisconsin (USA). Thank you for the opportunity to enter!
Lynn says
Such a neat project! I live in Arkansas and would like the 4 x 6 pond.
Sheila Gunderson says
Your pond looks amazing and I know you will enjoy it for many years to come. A serene and peaceful pond would be a wonderful addition to our home and garden here in Illinois. The medium size would be sufficient for us. Thank you for the opportunity to enter.
Kristen bridges Rivera says
First, I would like to start by saying this is my favorite email subscription! I love the creative and beautiful ideas I’ve seen this year after I’ve subscribed. I look forward to each new email for inspiration and enjoy reading the comments from other subscribers for even more fun! That being said, if I were the lucky winner of this contest I’d love to try the 4×6 kit. I live in the great state of Texas and I am missing a water feature in my garden oasis which has been my savior and major stress outlet since j started working from home this year. I have been researching different ideas and know I want to start small to keep a handle on it and grow from there if I feel expansion is suitable. Thank you for your amazing newsletter! Keep up the good work! 🙂
Annette says
Have been dreaming of putting a pond on the top of our hill for the last 4 years…would love a 6×8
Delafield WI
Margaet Kerby says
I would love to have the 8’x11′ pond Kit. I enjoy reading your NEWSLETTER. I live in Zephyr, Texas.
Cindy Howlett says
I LOVE the pond you made!! My parents have a large pond at their home, and it is a work of art and peaceful zen……I would love to have a 4×6 pond in my little backyard. This is the first newsletter I have been a part of and I enjoyed the learning process of the pond.
Kathy Scott says
I loved the garden pond you created. The steps to accomplish this wonderful place are very clear and concise. I’d love to have a small corner of my backyard with such a relaxing and soothing pond to enjoy. The 4’x6′ would be perfect for my small backyard. The photos are outstanding and your site always has many great projects to inspire me.
Ann Simmons says
oh how exciting! I live in North Carolina, we have a large new property that could sure use an 8 X 11 pond. Thank you for a chance to win!
Jo Anne Kani-Miller says
I would love to have the 8×11 ft. pond kit from Aquascapes! They make great products! My pond will be in my front yard right next to my patio#
Linda Greiss says
Your pond looks absolutely fantastic! Thank you for sharing so much info and details with your wonderful photos. I would love to win the 8’x11′ pond kit. We have 3 acres around the house with plenty of space. Thank you to Aquascape for providing the pond kit for the give a way! I live in Jefferson, GA on 10 acres. We grow hay on about 7 acres of it.
Sandie says
We just moved onto a little acreage in British Columbia which we are going to start building/ planting a food forest. I was just thinking about adding a pond (an essential element in permaculture) while i was having my coffee this morning. What a coincidence that i stumble upon this giveaway this afternoon. We would be interested in the largest size (8 x 11). Thank you Mrs. Empress and Aquascape. Good luck to all. 🙂
Marilee Flugel says
Beautiful!! I have a small 260 gal raised pond now with water iris and some very large feeder fish that actually had babies 2 years ago. I have always wanted a larger one, but my budget is so tight. A six-by-eight pond would be absolutely wonderful. I live in Arizona in the mountains, where it is beautiful year round.
Nancy Nation says
I love, love , love what you did! I’ve always wanted a water feature in my back yard . I would love to win the 6X8. I am also a subscriber to Empress of Dirt. Love all the things you post!
Cairine says
I live in BC and would love the 8 x 11′ pond.
Janet Siano says
Hi Melissa,
I love your pond and would like a 6×8 pond for my backyard. I moved to Calabash, North Carolina in March and I landscaped the backyard, painted the shed, put up bird houses and bird feeders, and now all I need is a pond for all the frogs, insects and birds that visit my yard.
I have the perfect spot for it that gets morning sun and afternoon shade!
Thanks,
Janet
Janet Siano says
HI Melissa,
I also would love the 6×8 ft pond. How exciting! I moved into my house in March and have landscaped the backyard, painted the shed, added bird houses and bird feeders and now all I need is a pond! I have a perfect spot for it that gets sun in the morning and shade in the hot afternoon. I have plenty of frogs, insects and birds who will love the pond as I live in Calabash, North Carolina.
Connie Healer says
My daddy was a master gardener and fashioned a small pond using 3 cultivator disks on varying heights of pipe in the middle of it to create the cascading water. We loved it…even when we enclosed a flower room around it! It ran year round, and we thoroughly enjoyed it year round. The sound of the water was so soothing to fussy babies, too. Daddy has been deceased for several years now, and my 91 yr young mother and I would be thrilled to win your contest and place a small 4×6 pond in his memory in another section of his back yard wonderland.
Maria Bonifield says
Hi Melissa,
I just love the pond you made for your garden. We a nice size back yard and I always wanted a water feature. My kids always said that I should pick a design and would dig it out for me. The 8X11 kit would be a great start for us. I live in Woodridge, Illinois.
Patty says
I would LOVE to win a pond! Our Oklahoma landscape gets hot and dry and it would be a welcome wetlands area for the frogs, turtles, bees, etc, to cool off in!
Susie Hileman says
I absolutely adore ponds. I presently have a 4×5 one in my front landscaping but it is hard to get plants to grow due to shading. My goal would be to put the pond in my back yard and creating a falls with it. We live in Ohio and made our ornamental pond deep enough to maintain our gold fish. I will cross my fingers and make a wish!!!!
Karen Woblick says
Hi – what a lovely pond! Have tried a couple of barrel ponds in the past and would love to give a in-ground one a try! The 4 x 6 would be great – digging here is a bit of a challenge. Lots of rocks! I live on Whidbey Island in Washington State.
Carol says
Oh a pond would be wonderful! I would love the big one!! I can hear the frogs singing their nighty chorus already 🐸
Annemarie Ross says
I just love ponds, I have the perfect spot for mine in my quirky backyard space. The 8×10 would be awesome and I would be putting Koi in it too!
I live in Sunny Southern California!
Thank you for the giveaway Aquascape and Empress of Dirt!
Annemarie Ross says
I just love ponds, I have the perfect spot for mine in my quirky backyard space. The 8×10 would be awesome and I would be putting Koi in it too!
I live in Sunny Southern California!
Tess Weber says
Thank you for the all of the great ideas on your website. I would love to have a 6×8 pond for my backyard in Toronto. My dog Jack and his bird friends are hoping!
Denise Carlin says
Since I moved to the country and put in all my flower gardens around my house, I have one thing that I have been wanting and the is a pond. Each year, I think about it and say I am going to do it……….and now I see your beautiful pond! Wow, I want one too! Please enter me in the contest with the 6 x 8 pool. This is a beautiful area in the mountains of North Carolina with lots of birds and animals that I am sure would enjoy the pond too! It would fit right in will all my flowers.
Thank you,
Denise
Sue Fisher says
Your pond turned out so BEAUTIFUL! I would love to win the 8 x 11 size!
I live in Applegate, Oregon. Thanks for sharing your creative projects!
Karen Phanco says
You did a great job on your pond. Maybe I can hire you? I live in Ellijay, GA and would love the 6 x 8. Thanks for setting up your give-a-way!
Cindy Gaston says
Your pond looks great! I would love the 8x 11 kit. I live in NY.
Arline Hansen says
The 6×8 would be perfect would be a perfect size for the front entry garden at my brothers new house, what an amazing house warming gift this would be for him.
Craig Higbee says
Great job, your pond is beautiful! The 6×8 would work for us. We live in Nampa, Idaho. Thanks for the tutorial.
Cathy Rian says
I love this blog- thank you!!! I have a very large yard in Broomfield , Colorado and would love to add an 8×11 water feature. Cathy
Dorilyn Whitten says
I’ve always wanted a pond in my garden. Yours is so lovely. I have a large yard so the 8×11 would a beautiful addition. I live in East Waterboro, Maine.
Cindy Minoli says
Absolutely love your pond! I have been wanting to try this since we moved from the countryside 2 years ago. Our old property had a seasonal creek and in the evenings a symphony of frogs could be heard. I think a pond would be a perfect welcome for the local frogs in our small town. If chosen, I would prefer a 8×11 size. I live in Galt, California. Thanks for the inspiration!
Joy Vidimos says
Your pond is a fantastic little water feature. I would love to win the pond kit from Aquascape. I would choose the 8×11 pond kit because I’m told the larger the pond the easier it is to keep clean.
Karen Drummond says
I would love the 8×11 pond kit from Aquascape. I live in Port Sydney, Ontario and I have always been intimidated by the process. Thank you for putting some of my fears in perspective
amy mcminis says
My yard would look SPECTACULAR with an 8 by 11 pond. What a thing to dream about!
Pauline Melson says
I am widowed and would love to have a pond outside my bedroom window .To hear the sound would be so soothing . The 4×6 would do me fine .I live in East Tennessee Hope to win,Pauline Melson
LaFreda Hammond says
The 4 x 6 size would be really great to win! Moved to different house with big back yard and now have the flower beds in so a pond would be a great addition. Love the pictures of your garden pond! If winning this will motivate me to put in the pond next. Have a spot all picked out for in here in Wichita, Kansas.
Mary Begnardi says
A pond makes a beautiful addition to a garden, and also helps wildlife! I hope to build one soon, but if I won the free kit, it would be wonderful. The 4×6 size would be best for us because our yard is not very big. I am in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania.
Linda Moore says
I have always loved and desired my own little pond with waterfall, but thought it would be too much work. Now that we’re nearing retirement, I believe it’s time to cross this off my bucket list. Since your first pond was too small, I think the 8 x 11 size would be best for me here in Wisconsin. Thank you for this opportunity to win a dream of mine.
Jennifer Nieves says
I would love to add an 8’x11′ pond to my backyard. I have wanted a pond my whole life and now with a huge yard it is finally possible. An Aquascape pond would look absolutly amazing in my Northlake IL yard. Close to where Aquascape started as a pond company.
Ms Susan Elaine Leach says
The 6×8 pond would be perfect for my garden. I live in Bellingham Washington. I bet it’s so relaxing to just sit and listen to the water while you enjoy your beautiful garden.
Thank you!
Susan
Rick Gulecki says
Not sure if this enters me into your contest but I came across your backyard pond guide and it looks great. Lost my last pond in a divorce, of which my late daughter helped me dig for my birthday present. It was a beautiful pond and a beautiful gift. I want to build another in her memory at my new address and surely would go as big as 8×11. So peaceful and relaxing to sit by a pond, especially if you have wildlife in and around it. North of Detroit Michigan here, and thanks for sharing your pond.
Rick
Charles Christianson II says
Good luck everyone and thank you for the opportunity to win! Would love to do a 8×11 pond.
Jean Verlotti says
As a child, I always admired my Aunt’s huge pond. It was stocked with fish, and the plants & lights around it made it beautiful. I would love to start with a 6 X 8 ‘ pond.
Once I have gotten comfortable with this size, I would also add a 2nd larger pond.
We have recently moved into my parent’s home. All of my Mom’s flower gardens are lined with different size rocks. (Drives my husband crazy when he cuts grass) a pond would be a perfect solution to getting the rocks out of his way.
I love your newsletters, you are very talented.
I live in Vermilion, Ohio.
I live in Vermilion, Ohio.
Nancy Grove says
Your pond is just beautiful and I love it. I would like an 8 x 11 pond kit. I would love to have a pond but this year I am doing a lot of remodeling inside the house. I’m thinking next year that should be my project. I am pushing 70 so I need to get it done before I can’t. I love to watch the fish in the ponds.
I live in Pennsylvania.
Kimberly says
I really enjoy receiving your updates – the pond is gorgeous!
I would love to have the 8×11 pond kit. We recently moved into a new home as well, with a very large, wooded lot. I live in Warner Robins, Georgia
Marcia Strode says
I’d love the 4×6 kit, have the perfect spot for a pond right by my deck here in Kansas City, MO and the electricity is already in place. Have wanted to do one for some time, but we had a toddler in the house and several near-by. “My” toddler’s a strapping 10 y/o boy now and lives a few blocks away with his mom and the other toddlers have grown too and they’d all welcome a chance to see the wildlife habitat a small pond could support (would definitely have to stock it with tadpoles each Spring!) Not sure if it will look as fantastic as yours, but my yard already has quite a collection of natural Missouri limestone rock!
Yvonne Killian says
I would have the 8 x 11. I’ve always wanted to put a pond in our yard here in Pennsylvania, but haven’t done it yet.
Judy says
The 8 x 11 would be the size to replace the pond I now have. Kansas.
Nancy Roccoberton says
My husband and I have a small farm in the foothills of New York State’s Adirondack Park (bordering Lakes George/Champlain). We have always dreamed of having a pond outside our kitchen window next to our old drilled well. My husband (Todd) is a (retired) Mechanical Engineer and already has plans for a wind driven deep well pump to supply the pond with continuous fresh water. Now all we need is the pond! The 8′ x 11′ would be perfect! Thank You for the opportunity! Nancy
Francine Farmer says
The 4 x 6 size would be lovely and manageable for me. Thank you for offering this great prize! Francine in Michigan 🙂
Kimberly Woolbright says
Your pond is beautiful Melissa. If i were to win, I would choose the 8×11. Flagstaff Arizona does not offer many water resources for critters.
a idea for a cover for your waterfall/skimmer would be one of the fake boulders, cut in half. Half for skimmer, half for waterfall cover.
Susan Modak says
Melissa, Yes! your post did make a garden pond seem more do-ble. I am one with clay soil and would probably outsource that job. I live in Maryland and think the 6 x 8 pond would be perfect. Thanks for this chance. Susan
Betsy Smith says
Hello. I would like the 6×8.’ I live in Md. Thank you!
Judy Sink says
What a lovely pond! I have seen some that are stagnant and not pretty, but you have inspired me! I would love the 6×8 pond kit. I think it would brighten up my backyard considerably. Thank you! I live in San Jose, CA
Hugh Martin says
We had a small water garden at our last home and my wife has often mentioned how much she misses it. We would love to install a 6″ x 8″ pond at our North Carolina home.
Kathy says
A back yard pond has been a dream of mine for YEARS…but I’ve always been hesitant to try it on my own. You’ve shown my that it can be done! If I were to win a pond kit, I’d choose the 6′ X 8′ for my urban back yard. Ahhhh….the sound of flowing water would be so refreshing in the city (it would drown out some of the lawn mower/power edger noise!). I live in Michigan 🙂
Amanda Baldwin says
I would love to win the 6×8 pond kit! I’m already daydreaming about a beautiful pond in my front yard, full of critters 🙂 Thank you for the giveaway! I live in Cumming, GA.
Robin Kelps says
Would love to add a second pond to our yard. The 8’x11′ size would be perfect! We live in Crystal Lake , IL.
Cynthia HamblinPerry says
Wow! Love your new pond! We are moving to a new place and I would love to have a 8′ x 11′ pond there! I live in Vermont, USA. Thanks for having this giveaway.
Calvin Stillman says
A 6′ x 8′ pond would look amazing in my garden here in Peterborough, Ontario
Kathy Agrippa says
I have always wanted a pond in my large yard. I have plenty of room forthe 8x11pond and would love it but would also be happy with any size😊
Grace Erickson says
My kids and I have dreamed about a pond for years! If I could pick I’d definitely choose the 8×11!! Thank you for sharing your pond building experience!!!
Grace
Donna May says
I would love the 4′ x 6′ pond kit! Just what our yard needs! I live in Westminster, Colorado.
Jamie Jones says
We have a pond in our yard now, but have plenty of room for another! I love them!!!! The 8’x11’ would be great, Thank you. I live in Lawrenceburg, Tn.
Mamavia says
I live in north east Florida! My DH and I will be closing n our new home in just two weeks…and our new home has no landscaping at this point! A 8×11 (+\-) would be a great beginning to our empty yard!! Thank you, AquaScape for letting us all have an opportunity to dream a little dream…and giving one lucky family a new “water feature”,…(our close date is August 5th…so you can wait till the 5th to tell me I was the lucky winner, if you need to! Haha! Good luck to everyone!! I hope the winner’s final result compares favorably to the one our Dear Empress of Dirt put together!
lisaley says
forgot to say how amazinly lovely yrs turned out
lisaley says
I have a small water feature ibuilt in a pot but an 8/11 pond could b lovely. have helped friends with theirs n installed a couple 4 others ready 4 mine now
Holly Cueto says
I would love to have a pond. I live in Alberta Canada and would love any pond, but the 6×8 would be best. Thanks and fingers crossed!
Ginny says
I have a very large yard. So I would go with the 8×11. Go big or go home. Lol. I have done a pond before without a kit. So this would be excellent. I live in Greenwood British Columbia. Nice job by the way.
Carlos Duarte says
I would choose the 8′ x 11′ kit. I live in California and have dreamed of having a pond but just can’t afford it. Thanks.
Roxanne Kircher says
4 X 6 and I live in Virginia (U.S.) Thank you for the offering of your products and opportunity to win them.
HeatherGuzik says
Totally love your pond! Can appreciate the effort as I did put in a small pond once and so loved the sound of the trickle that the water made. I Iive in Rothesay N.B. and am currently relandscaping my garden. I have plans for building a small water feature and would dearly love the 4″x 6″ version of the Aquascape.
Thoroughly enjoy your post.
Thank you 🌈
Amanda says
WOW. To win this would be amazing. My Canadian backyard could use a fix up. And a small pond would do the trick!
Amanda says
4×6 and I live in Ontario!
Christine says
Hello! I am new to your blog…it’s great! I love organic gardening. We are just about to buy a house that is a little too close for comfort to a major road, with some road noise. I was thinking of a way to decrease the noise, and I think a pond with a fountain would be a great way to do that! Thank you for the idea and inspiration.
If I won the pond kit, I think the 6′ x 8′ would be a good size. I live in Templeton, Massachusetts, USA.
Thank you!
Julie Boehlke says
Thanks for the opportunity to win! I Would love to build a 4×6 pond! How lovely. I think it would really accent my Michigan garden.
Loni Cardon says
8×11 Slidell, Louisiana
Ganesh Kumar says
I love gardening. The joy of witnessing the flowers blossom and the growth of the plants is simply the best.
Valerie Hohenberger says
Dearest Empress, My, my what a beautiful job you did on your pond! I am impressed with your work (not to mention the fact that you did it yourself!) Like so many others here, I have learned much from your blog and have always dreamed of a water feature. Two years ago, my husband and I were in the yard, dreaming, and I stated that I would like to have a certain area become a bird sanctuary. We set about adding things that the birds might fancy, more feeders, more birdbaths, bird houses, etc. Suffice it to say, we have both enjoyed the increased bird traffic, both young and old. We even attracted a pair of eastern bluebirds who nested and fledged right under our bay window! What a delight that was. Here in central Arkansas, it gets pretty hot and dry. Dragging a hose out to the birdbaths to refill them gets oh so tedious. I wish to thank both your highness and Aquascape for the opportunity to win a small pond. We have over 5 acres, but it is on the top of a mountain, so it is difficult to dig. All our soil now resides on our neighbor’s land.
Liz Chevalier says
6×8 would be perfect, I’m in Texas, and the cliche is exhausting to try and dig for a bush much less a pond, still I would love to win any size.
Judy Goetz says
I have the perfect spot for the 8’X11′ kit. I am in Brighton, CO. We have been wanting to put in a small preformed pond out front, but I have a great spot in the backyard for this larger one. I have learned a lot from all the pictures and videos. They are very informative.
Kim Smith says
I would choose the 6×8 I think. I have a large yard and already have a 15×12 with 10′ Aquascape pond which I adore. We r putting a pool on our land and a small water garden next to it would b perfect. We have had our water garden 16 years and it’s still beautiful! Kim
Peggy says
I would love to win this pond! I live in Iowa. I would like the 8 x 11. Thanks so much!
Mike Harden says
We currently have a very small plastic molded pond but would LOVE to upgrade to the 8′ x 11′. We live in West Chicago, IL which is right by Aquascape in St. Charles. The wife and I love stopping by to shop or even to just look and the amazing ponds and dream. Great job on yours – love it!
Treasa Chandler says
6×8 would be perfect 😀 From Oregon thank you !
Lisa Mutch-Regge says
Love your post, would like to sign up for a chance for the 8×11 in hopes of making it deep enough to overwinter the fish in Columbia Heights, MN.
Gina Labie says
I love ponds, 8×11 would be great
Theresa says
How gorgeous your pond is!!!! I would love to have the 8×11 pond as I have a large yard and the perfect spot for it by my barn. I have always wanted a pond but have never thought I could afford it or do the work myself. My frogs would love it—they always lay their eggs in the pool!
Donna Belisle says
I would love any size pond you were giving away. I live in Va.
Jennifer Gibson says
I would love the 8×11 size. I have a small pond now and have wanted to expand to a bigger size for a few years now. I live in West Tennessee.
jenn grenier says
I would LOVE a 6’x8’ pond kit for our backyard in Massachusetts! Thank you Aquascape & Empress of Dirt for this AMAZING opportunity! I’ve bookmarked this page for help and inspiration 🙂
Deborah Z Smith says
I would love to have a pond to enjoy and relax to the sights and sounds of nature instead of traffic! An 8×11 would be perfect for my backyard in rural Pennsylvania.
Tracy Tetzner says
I would love the 8× 11. I live in Broken Arrow OK. I am following you on fb now & look forward to seeing your pond as it matures. Thanks!
Melanie Lough says
The 8’x11′ would be perfect!! I live in West Virginia and have started the landscaping process in our yard.
Lynn Case says
What a great contest!! I have a small yard near a busy road and I would love the 4 x 6 to help drown out traffic noise. I am trying to feed backyard birds, so I think having a pond would help in that also. I live in Owensboro, Kentucky.
Kari Carter says
Oh my, the 8×11 pond would be wonderful in my garden. We live in Watertown, South Dakota and our summers tend to be hot, dry and windy. What a wonderful respite this would be!
Kathleen DeLuca says
I have wanted a water fall for several years now. 10 years ago I created a master plan of my yard, after several stages complete, the last piece to the puzzle is a waterfall/pond. An 8×11 pond would fit perfectly into the design. Thank you for the video and the chance to win the components offered!
Barbara Rosen says
Your pond is perfect and already looks as if it has been there forever! What a lovely sound the water makes to draw birds and other wildlife to your garden. Looking forward to seeing your cover plans revealed. I would love an 8 X 11 pond in our garden, too. It is on my To-Do list and the Aquascape kit looks like something I could manage!
Laura says
Thanks for the information. I live in Georgia where it’s warm or just plain hot for a good part of the year. I also have a large yard so would love to have the 8×11 kit.
Cindy says
My yard in Advance, North Carolina is large and bare so the 8X11 would be my choice.
Jill Fendley-Legge says
Love the pond you did. I would like to enter to win the 6×8 size. I live in Ontario. Thank you.
Joy says
I so admire you for building what you really wanted .. it is BEAUTIFUL !
We have a tall granite rock that is a bubbler .. water flows through it and back to the reserve to recycle .. but … I so want a pond … I have wanted one for ages .. to have frogs and toads and have the birds really enjoy themselves at waters edge ?
That would be heaven in my back garden.
Joy says
I forgot to say the size kit ? 4 x 6 and Ontario is the province (Kingston) the city !
Janie Baker says
I absolutely love everything about your pond! Since finding your blog I have learned so much and gotten so many great ideas for what to do in my own yard. I would love the 8×11 size as we have nearly 2 acres to play with. I live in Edmond Oklahoma and a pond would be an awesome addition to my garden. Thank you for all the great ideas, tips and pictures, please keep them coming!
Janie
Linda says
I could use a 6 X 8. And I would love it. The pads are so pretty with the lily standing up and the flow of water so peaceful. I live in Indiana
Karen Enos says
Melissa……..loved your video and your speaking voice……I would love to win one in the 8 x 11 size……..I will get my family and friends to help me……Would definitely be my dream come true……..I live in Marstons Mills….Cape Cod….Massachusetts (USA)…….Thanx again for sharing your video….Karen
Susan Bryant says
I need a water feature in my garden in Richmond, VA. Would love to win the 4X6 size pond.
Sheri Hughes says
I’m in South Carolina, USA. I would absolutely love a pond kit I don’t care which size. I would be happy with any of them 🙂
But if I had to pick a size, 8×11.
Thank you so much for the video and pictures, and for a chance to win the pond of my dreams!
Sheri
Amy Westbye says
I love water in the garden! I think an 8’x6′ pond would be perfect in my back yard. Thank you for the tutorial and this opportunity!
Lorah Marquardt says
I’m in Wisconsin and lost a five ft tall azalea this spring to a late freeze. I’d love to put a pond in it’s place. The 4×6 would be perfect for the space available.
Karlene White says
Your pond is beautiful! I would like to have the 8×11 pond kit. I am sure that my son and I can do this. I live in Apple River, Illinois. Thank you for this opportunity!
Karlene White says
Your pond is beautiful! I would like to have the 8×11 pond kit. After reading your post I’m sure my son and I can do it ourselves. Thanks for the opportunity!
Cindra Schor says
I would love to have the 6’x8′. I’ve just installed a gazebo because I love spending most of my time outdoors. The pond would make such a nice addition. I am in Des Moines, Iowa.
Karen Markham says
I love the pond you made and I would love to make one for my backyard here in Texas…the 6 by 8 would be perfect.
Lindakay says
We love our pond we put in. Started small and now bigger. Relaxing and beautiful. don’t even have to filter it now. It takes care of itself. smiles
Ardith says
What a wonderful, well-done post, Melissa. I especially like your video (with its beautiful and serene voiceover). I hope you, your family, and all the other pond visitors enjoy it for years to come. Cheers, Ardith
Pamela Groppe says
Your pond turned out gorgeous and I have to agree to wildlife showing up when there is water, just my little fountains lure them in and I love it! My garden space is on the limited size so I would go for the 4 x 6 and I live in Arnold, California. Thank you.
Donna Rus says
I love the pond. The waterfall sounds so relaxing. I would love to win the 8×11 pond, I live in Huntington, NY (Long Island).
Ann White says
Love, love, love the sound of moving water! So wonderful to drowned out the sound of traffic! We live in Moore, OK and would love the 6×8 pond! Thanks for this opportunity. Your pond is beautiful.
Kathy S.... says
loved the “how to”
Kathy S.... says
oops……….forgot the size 8 X 11
Ellen Carpenter says
I have been fantasizing about a pond in our backyard for several years. We have a family member with anxiety challenges and I think this would be a great spot for him to relax. I think that the 6×8 size would work well for us here in Virginia.
Mellody LIPLES says
An 6×8 pond in Virginia
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jennifer jahn says
I would go with the 4×6 or 6×8. I’m in iowa and would love to add the a waterfall to my backyard.
T Phillips says
WoW! I love the pond you built. My garden is small but I believe I could find just the right spot for a 6 x 8 pond. My garden goal is to provide a peaceful place for us and the critters that should live here. Just yesterday I was recognized with ‘Garden of the Month’ by our neighborhood association, a big surprise, but really nice to know someone else is noticing our efforts. Thank you for the encouragement you give and the frugal ideas are just right for my budget! Here in Louisiana we are blessed with warm winters, but must endure the evil heat of summer as payment. Keep digging.
Karen says
Your pond is beautiful. I would love ro win the 8×11 pond. I live in Berryville, Arkansas. Thanks
Linda Reynolds says
Hi Melissa,
TYSM for having this blog. I’ve been a garden junkie since age 5 when my gmom took me by the hand to weed and pick veggies for supper. I was so hooked!
I’ve never had a pond but always wanted one. An 8X11 would be awesome as we have plenty of lawn. My 18 year old goon caught the gardening bug just as I did. I think it must skip a generation in our family.;-)
I have pretty severe Rheumatoid Arthritis and have been reduced to multiple container gardening, but my gson helps with any and all Phyical labor and enjoys it.
He would be thrilled to make a pond for me! We live in Biloxi,Ms which is along the Ms Gulf Coast. Fingers gently crossed. Linda
Joni Ausperk says
A garden pond would be a wonderful addition to my garden. A 6 x 8′ would be a perfect size. I live in Randolph, Ohio and very much enjoy my garden every summer.
Jennifer Eldredge says
I have always wanted a pond but thought it was much more difficult, to be honest. I loved seeing your step-by-step. Must be so gratifying to see the animals moving in. I would love to win the 8×11 because I have a perfect spot where I could put it. I just measured and started dreaming….I live in Santa Cruz, California.
Tara says
We would love the 8’x11′ pond kit. 🙂
Tara says
We have been thinking of building a pond. This one looks so amazing!!
judy Sumpter says
I too would like the 8×11. My daughter has dug a pond at the last 4 houses we have lived in. We are planning on moving to Freeport Illinois in the near future so she will be digging number 5 as soon as we get moved. Right now, we live in Ralls Texas, a tiny spot in the road up in West Texas.
Janet Eberle-Wilkins says
Aquascape is wonderful to offer this pond kit to one of us, and thank you Miss Melissa for letting us know about it. I love frogs and fish, and the 8′ x 11′ size here in Arkansas would give them a home with plenty of room. Right now I have several water plants sitting in a tub and I would not put frogs or fish in that environment. Please consider my request. Thank you for your consideration and good luck to everyone!
Betty Horne says
I would like a 8’x11′ garden pond if I win would love to give to my daughter to put in her yard ,for her and my son law ,granddaughter because she is special needs and she would just love it and to see fish it swim around and be able to enjoy it .It would be a blessing for her to be able to go out and sit by .Your pond is just beautiful.God bless you.We live in North Carolina
Ann Simmons says
I don’t see where to enter the contest? I would love to win the 8’x11′ pond as we have five acres.
Thank you!
Melissa J. Will says
Your comment is your entry. 🙂
Wanda says
I love your pond! And that you did it yourself. Bravo. I live in Texas, have a large yard, but I think 6′ x8′ would be a nice size. Keep up your great totally enjoy your articles.
Teri Peterson says
I would love to win the 6′ x 8′ pond kit! I live in Lakeville Massachusetts.
Robin Kauffman says
Love the pond!!! Have loved garden ponds forever and it’d be great to have my own!! 6’x8′ would be just fine.
Karen Mainord says
I would like the 8×11. I can just imagnetic the peaceful time I could spend out there. I live in Jackson Tennessee!
Kathy Scott says
I’d love the win the 4′ X 6′ pond kit for my backyard. The sound of running water is so peaceful and I had a barrel waterfall which fell apart some years ago. I’m sure there’s a spot to nestle it into for a wonderful restful spot to read and reflect on life when I have time. The pond would be a place to attract birds which I want to learn more about the types of birds in my area of California.
Susan Forester says
I would be absolutely thrilled to have the 6×8 pond kit for my back yard. We have been working hard on our home , it is becoming my bird sanctuary. We are first time
home owners at 60 years old and have tried to create a backyard that is a wildlife haven. This pond would be positively perfect!!! Like your yard, everything was over-grown and just dirt everywhere because they put in a new septic system…what a mess. You should see the before and after pictures. Well, back to the garden…
we need some rain here. I’ll keep my fingers crossed hoping to win.
Patty Davenport says
I would like the 4’×6’pond kit for my shade garden. We are older now,and would like a nice place to rest and enjoy the sound of water.
Patty Davenport says
I would like the 4’×6’pond kit for my shade garden. I’m older now,so that would be enough digging for me!
Donna says
I have a pond, and my daughter has a brand new house I would love to get her started with water gardening too. We live in Louisiana, The deep south, where the water very seldom freezes. The larger kit 8×11 would be great as she has a blank landscape to work with. Yours looks great! Lugging those rocks is defiantly not my idea of fun. But the end result is certainly worth it 😉
Jennifer @ Town and Country Living says
Melissa,
Your pond is beautiful! I can’t believe you hand-placed all those rocks by yourself! I can understand your nervousness about turning on the pump to see the water start to cascade. I’ve actually seen people cry with joy when that happens.
You did a great job and I know you’ll enjoy relaxing by your new pond for many, many years to come. Thanks for sharing your experience!!
Angela Anspach says
Hi There! The pond is beautiful!!
I would like to enter to win the pond kit. The 8 x 11 would be just dandy! Thanks so much to Aquascape for the opportunity!! I live in Pennsylvania, USA. Have a great day and a wonderful summer!
Angela
Evelyn Lynch says
I’ve always wanted a pond, and you made it sound so uncomplicated.
4×6 would be the perfect size. I live in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.
Barbara Yon says
Hi
You did an excellent job with pictures and tutorial on putting in a pond. I have always since a little girl wanted a pool and I the the 6×8 would work the best in my backyard in Ridge Spring, South Carolina. Thank you very much for making this happen to one lucky person.
Barbara Yon
Amy says
We’d probably choose the 6’x8′ kit. We live in Ohio, USA. Thank you?
Amy says
Umm that was supposed to be thank you! Not a question! Lol!
Robert Ingham says
I like your pond. You gave it a real natural look with the plant placements and the pond shape. Living in Broken Arrow Oklahoma, it gets pretty hot this time of year and our 2 dogs may like it more than us. I have the perfect area for a 6’X8′ pond to view from our large dining room window. the only thing that would be between the pond and window would be a brick walkway. Thank you for your wonderful gardening information.
Lisbeth Tanz says
I was so excited to see your email in my inbox today! I am so wanting a pond in my yard for the very reasons you state – it’s a magnet for animals, amphibians, and insects. My goal for our property, which is smack dab in the middle of suburbia, is to create a wildlife habitat. I have a long way to go! But your instructions and pictures will help.
To enter to contest, I would love the 8′ x 11′ pond.
Thanks for all you do!
Lorrie says
The 6×8 pond would be a great addition to my garden. We moved last year and have been working very hard to make our new outdoor home “ours”.
I live in Delaware,USA.
Darryl says
I would love the 4×6 pond. That would work great in our yard. I am from Kansas City, Missouri.
Janet Stoffel says
I live on 5 acres in Montana and would love to have the 8’x11′ pond kit.
I would hope it would look as wonderful as yours does Melissa.
Maureen Mate says
Your pond looks so good! I’m amazed that it didn’t take longer. I would love to have the 8′ x 11′ pond kit. I live in Alberta.
Renee says
Hi Melissa – Your pond looks like a peaceful spot in the garden. I would like to install a pond to attract the water-loving critters and my grandson, the 6×8 size would work well. I live in the Santa Cruz Mountains in California.
Jean DeSavage says
A lovely 4′ X 6′ pond would be the best way to complete my certified wildlife habitat! The animals and birds would really benefit here is south western Michigan. I love the sound of running water. Thank you for your great letters and information!
KATHLEEN E. BEYERS says
THIS IS FOR THE ENTRY FOR THE CONTEST.
I LIVE IN GEORGIA. I WOULD CHOOSE THE 6FT X 8FT POND KIT
Margaret Johnson says
I’d love to have a 6×8 pond in my back yard. I am in Western Illinois, in the tri-state area (Illinois/Iowa/Missouri).
LOIS ANDERSEN says
Your pond is beautiful! So well done. I always wanted a small pond and a 4’X6′ pond would fit my small garden perfectly. I can always wish! Thanks for the opportunity! I live in a tiny town in near the North Coast of California.
Nancy Picthall French says
Hi,
What a lovely job you did with your pond. I’m sure all the backyard critters will enjoy it as much as you will. Water is so important for the flora and fauna and when you can make it as beautiful as you did, it is perfect. I’d love the 8’x11′ pond. I live in the USA in New Hampshire.
Dee Roberts says
Oops! I forgot to tell you I live in College Station, Texas. I wrote the comment above. I would like the 8.5 x 11. Larger ponds do tend to work better. The liner in my large pond died and now it is a bog. Thanks Melissa for your great news letters, always full of cool ideas!!
Vanessa D. says
Your pond looks lovely, it must be very pleasant to relax nearby and here the water while watching the activity around it!
Someday I would like to add a pond to my yard, we’ve sort of discussed it even as an alternative to the plastic wading pool we use now for the dog to play in. I’m not sure that the type with the flexible liners would be suitable for that purpose though!
Dee Roberts says
I would love a new pond!! I would prefer the 8.5 x 11 size. I had a large pond but the liner died and now I have a bog. that is ok but My frogs miss the pond. The pond you built is beautiful!
Laura says
The 6×8 would suit me well. I am looking to add a water element to my new wildlife gardens. Ontario is home for me.
Susan Faurot says
Hi Melissa,
I would love to win the 4′ x 6′ pond. I just downsized to a much smaller home and I miss my old and large backyard (two fountains and a small pond). I would love to have the opportunity to add a water feature to my new backyard. Thanks for the inspiration!
Carol Gay says
I would love to win the 8′ x 11′ pond. I live in Ontario.
Jenny Harris says
I would LOVE to have a pond in my yard! I’ve always had my eye on that project, and never did it because I was intimidated. Your post and video showed me just how doable it is, and I would love to give it a go in my own garden! I live in Baltimore, MD.
Thanks so much for sharing!
Carol says
Beautiful pond, it looks so relaxing! I would love to be able to add the 8′ x 11′ pond to my yard in California. It would add some much needed humidity in the summer. Thanks for making it look so easy in this tutorial!
Tonia says
If I were to win the the pond kit I would love the 6×8 size kit. I live in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Cheryl Rivera says
Thank you for sharing your pond! I have a wooden barrel fountain that is not going to make it past this summer. How I would love to replace it with a beautiful pond. The 4×6 would be perfect for this area. Thank you from Billings,MT.
Nancy Drushal Nesbitt says
I would love to add a pond and have the perfect, sunny site. The 8 X 11 size would be a great addition to my perennial gardens. I live in Newark, Ohio, USA. Thank you so much for this opportunity!
BARB says
hello Melissa! love the pond, and admire you did it your own self!!! I think I would get me some help. I sure could use an addition with a nice waterfall to my yard, 4×6 would do.
I am also curious to find out about adhesive for rubber pond liner and rock. will check out Aquascape.
Denise Beemer says
I would love to add a pond. I have a big yard and a large dog who loves water, so I think I would go with the 8 x 11 size. Your pond is gorgeous, thanks for sharing. I live in Brantford, Ontario.
Ellen Smith says
I also have always wanted a pond. My yard is medium sized so I would like the 6×8 size. I live in Clackamas, Oregon
Jane Joyner says
We would love to have the 6×8 size pond. We live in Louisiana and spend many hours outside in the vegetable and flower gardens. It would be so relaxing to enjoy the outdoors with a pond.
Jackie Peschong says
The 4’x6′ size pond would work perfectly in my small garden. I live in Minnetonka, MN. Wasn’t sure how to enter this contest so will leave this info with you, Melissa. You did a fantastic job with your. While watching your video, I believe I can do this myself. Thanks for all the great tips and encouragement. I love the Empress of Dirt!
Ellen McKinley says
I have always wanted to add a pond! I have a big yard, so would love the 8×11 size, but would need to contact my friendly local electrician for the power source. Thanks for sharing your beautiful yard! I live in Helena, Montana.
Timothy Eady says
I would love the 8×11 pond kit! I live in Moundville, Alabama (about 15 miles south of Tuscaloosa, Zone 8b). I’m looking forward to adding a pond, whether I win this one or I buy one.
Joyce says
I would love the 4×6 kit – I live in Houston TX
Sarah J Smith says
I would love the 6×8 kit, it would fit perfectly in my yard! I live in North Carolina.