Before you start your own backyard pond, it's best to get used to building one first. Don't worry if it sounds difficult - this outline will have you building and finishing a pond in just one day. You read that right. Only one day.

People who build their first pond usually haven't a clue as to how to go about it. They don't know what tools to buy, what size they're going to pond and what equipment they'll need to install. A starter pond walks you through the basics, allowing you to get accustomed to the needs and requirements of pond building. Now, the idea of the starter pond is that you should keep things small. As Mel Gibson said in The Patriot, "Aim small, miss small." If you limit the size of the pond, you also limit the things that could go wrong. With that in mind, you'll be able to judge just how big your starter pond should be.

In any building project, you need to prepare your tools and materials. Now, this isn't as complex as building, say, a house where you need tons of equipment. You don't need much to get started but there are certain implements that you absolutely must have. Obviously, you can't make a pond without digging a hole first. So the first thing you should do is get some digging tools. Dig a hole to the desired size. Make sure that the hole matches the size of your liner, especially if you're going to use a preformed pond shell.

For a rigid pond shell, make sure that the hole matches its size and shape. If you don't want to use a pre-made shell, you can use flexible liner instead. Canvas is a good choice, although you should take a look at other available materials.

A garden hose and some spray paint will come in handy when you're setting up to dig. You can use them to mark the location of your pond and the shape it will be. This allows you to work faster and more accurately than just guessing where you should dig.

Pond water needs to be cleaned and the best way to do this is to install a filtration system. Purchase a water pump and filter and set it up in your pond. This equipment is electrical, of course, so make sure you erect a power source nearby. If possible, put all of these things in an obscure spot so that they don't disturb the natural look of your pond.

This is an outline of the pond building process:
1. Make a pond plan.
2. Outline the shape of your pond with spray paint or a garden hose.
3. Dig the desired depth and shape of your pond.
4. Place the pond shell or liner
5. Install the pump, filter and tubes that will cycle your pond's water.
6. Put in water to fill the pond.
7. Activate the filtration system by plugging it into a nearby power source.

And you're done! It may not be the most beautiful pond, but it's a pond nonetheless. To make it look more like a completed pond, you can add some plants and, if you want to risk it, fish. Just keep in mind that this is meant as practice for when you make your real pond-making project.

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