Category: Build

The Problem Most backyard ponds don’t fail because people don’t care. They fail because the filtration was never properly thought about from the start.  So if your pond...

If you get the pump wrong in a pond, everything downstream becomes harder. Filtration struggles.Water quality suffers.Maintenance goes up. And suddenly the pond feels like work instead of...

Leaves, roots, organic build-up — people worry they’re setting themselves up for problems down the track. If you don’t already know me, my name’s Kev. My aim is to people design and build...

“How big does my pond need to be?” It’s one of the most common questions I get — and the short answer is:it depends. What many people don’t realise is that pond size quietly affects...

When I first started building ponds, I wasn’t chasing complexity. I wanted something that looked natural and was easy to live with. I didn’t want high-tech filtration, constant water testing,...

If you love the sound of running water in your backyard — but you don’t want the maintenance of a full pond — a pondless stream or waterfall is one of the best options out...