Estimated Lifespan for Preformed Ponds
Posted by Pond Keeper
What do you suppose is the estimated lifespan for preformed ponds, particularly in comparison with pond liners?
I ask because I put in a top grade butyl pond liner with a warranty period guaranteed for 15 years. That was 20 years ago and it still doesn’t leak, despite having one side exposed to direct sunshine during the summer months, because the way I designed it makes it hard to grow vegetation over that part. But I’m thinking it may need replacing sooner or later, and if I used a preformed rigid pond liner instead of the butyl, would that last just as long, or longer?
Preformed Ponds using Found Objects
Posted by Pond Keeper
Preformed ponds are usually bought as rigid pond liners manufactured specifically for the purpose but there is another way to build an instant garden pond and that is to make use of some kind of hard plastic container that can be made to fit the purpose. I call these ready made water receptacles “Found” objects and I have one in my small front garden made out of a large plant pot container that happens not to have any holes in it. It’s been there for about twenty years now, acting as a small frog pond and the centre of a bog garden.
My attention was caught by this one too, it’s a preformed pond that makes use of a plastic wheelbarrow to make a frog pond and was added to the preformed ponds Flickr group by Doug Becker
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The new frog pond
So, what to do with an old plastic wheelbarrow? Of course! Recycle it, turn it into a frog pond. Dig it into the ground, surround it with old logs and rocks, which creates habitat, and allow the overflow from the water tank to run into it. Presto, a new frog pond.
Next thing is to get some water plants and put them into pots and allow them to grow in the pond to create a food source for the tadpoles. This pond was inspired by John Tann, who has a small pond in suburban Como in Sydney.
Photos by Doug Beckers 1, 2, 3, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial license
Take Preformed Ponds Away When You Move?
Posted by Pond Keeper
I saw this question in the ponds forum and it made me realise I’d never seen this aspect as an advantage of preformed ponds over pond liners.
“I’m about to start planning a pond soon and I want it about 5 foot deep, 15 feet long and 5 feet wide. As it is my first time and my mum does not want me to dig the whole garden up, she wants me to use a preformed pond base. But I have searched and searched but I can not find any the size I want it……
I then seached on forums to see if anybody else has this problem but everyone uses pond liners.
Just wondering if anybody knew a place where i could find a preformed pond that size preferably rectangular.
Please don’t try to convince me to use liner as my family will not have it. Plus when i get older and move out I can take a preformed pond with me.
Hope somebody can help. Many thanks”
Can anybody help with the 5 foot deep preformed rectangular pond question?
Preformed Pond Water Feature Video
Posted by Pond Keeper
This delightful preformed pond water feature was spotted at a specialist florist shop in Lille, North of France.
The water spout is gentle but as you can hear, still makes a restful watery noise while keeping the water within the preformed pond even if there is a breeze blowing. The unit comprises of a pond shell with a water spout, motor and reservoir all in one prepackaged whole and is displayed with a small aquatic plant for demonstration purposes. The water plant in the pond is a water hyacinth .
New Preformed Ponds Videos Page
Posted by Pond Keeper
Preformed Ponds Videos | Preformed Ponds
I’ve added a page of selected preformed ponds videos from youTube that you can browse through and watch. Some are inspirational, educational or just pretty to look at. If there are other videos about preformed ponds out there that you think should be included please leave a comment below on this post, likewise if there are any which may have crept in there which aren’t really relevant to the preformed ponds blog here.
It would be good to add a few more UK orientated preformed ponds videos for example, if you come across any on your research journet at youTube.
Preformed Ponds Videos
Posted by Pond Keeper
A careful selection of videos about preformed ponds and others viewable here on the preformed ponds blog by clicking any of the descriptions below:
Preformed Ponds and Water Gardens
Posted by Pond Keeper
Preformed Ponds, Water Gardens and Pumps
Fibreglass Garden Ponds for the Water Garden Fibreglass garden ponds are a quick and easy solution to getting aprofessional pond installed in your garden in a matter of days.
Luckily there are many types of preformed garden ponds on the market,
thanks to the sudden popularity of water gardening. But Pond Liners
can also be used In Outdoor Pond Building, in fact every outdoor pond
needs a good pond liner. The size of your pond, the intended shape,
and, of course, your budget are some of the things to consider when
picking out a liner. Pre-formed pond shells and flexible liners are
the two most popular ways to build a long lasting garden water
feature. Backyard Pond Building, Rock Gardens and Ponds Pre-formed liners are usually used for smaller ponds. These can be
bought at pond supply outlets and can be easily installed after
digging the pond. However, if you want to create the design and size
you want, then good butyl pond liners will worker better . Rock Gardens and Japanese garden ponds. I’m planning on getting
another preformed pond that cascades water into the original one I
have now and add smaller rocks for the water to tumble over. Plus I’ll
be adding more plants, maybe an underwater light, a water filter and
maybe a bamboo water fountain. How to build your own garden pond: Always put in at least a 3 ply
plastic liner.You can also purchase a preformed molded liner. Now
install your fountain either in or at the end of your pond if a
fountain is your chose.Or build your waterfall at one end of the pond. How to Install a Preformed Rigid Pond in your Yard Preformed ponds are a great solution for first-time pond owners, as
they are often much easier to install and maintain than ponds made
with poured concrete. Preformed garden ponds. One includes waterfall. included are 3 pumps,
2 lg filters, UV and all plumming. Some extras included.
Fibreglassing. Preformed Pond
This is the biggest pond (lake) to be lined with polyurethane foam and
fibreglass in the UK as of April 2009. Filmed in a first person view
by one of the builders Preformed ponds can be used as well. This Florida USA based ponds
liner supplier is expert on building ponds. Choosing between preformed
ponds and liners 75 …
preformed pond liner.
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Where can I buy a preformed pond.?
Posted by Pond Keeper
I want to build a pond in my yard. I would like a preformed pond liner about 100+ gallons about 6feet by 5feet. Anyone know of web sites that have these. I have animals so I need a pond liner that is very durable. Thanks
I have 2 just about that size. I got mine at Home Depot.
where can i get a 10-20 gallon preformed pond?
Posted by Pond Keeper
a store in the nj area,
any links if you have them would be greatly appreciated.
nothing over twenty cause i don’t have that much room.
any store like home depot, or lowes or the garden center of walmart should have them
What is the best way to fix a plastic preformed pond?
Posted by Pond Keeper
I was thinking silicone or melting plastic to repair the holes and cracks please let me know of any suggestions. Thanks!
Depending on whether the pond is a fairly simple shape, you might try covering it with a butyl liner and just considering the preformed plastic as a base for this. Butyl will last for many years if you get good quality. Otherwise I’d go to a water garden store and ask for advice on sealants, but this might depend on how bad the damage was – it sounds from your description as if there’s quite a lot of problems. Maybe you need to remove the preformed plastic and start again. If you don’t get a good liner in place, you will undoubtedly get more problems in the near future and will disturb all your plants and wildlife when you have to fix it again.
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