{"id":2468,"date":"2021-12-20T09:39:04","date_gmt":"2021-12-20T09:39:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gardendad.co.uk\/?p=2468"},"modified":"2021-12-20T09:39:16","modified_gmt":"2021-12-20T09:39:16","slug":"how-to-build-a-small-garden-pond-from-a-container","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gardendad.co.uk\/how-to-build-a-small-garden-pond-from-a-container\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Build A Small Garden Pond From A Container?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ponds are the best. Who doesn\u2019t love a wide expanse of water, home to all sorts of pond dwelling creatures? But if you have a tiny garden you may be limited on space. Why not learn how to build a small garden pond from a container?<\/p>\n

You get all the benefits of a pond, but you will have it on a much smaller scale, so it will be easier to maintain than a large pond.<\/p>\n

How To Build A Small Garden Pond From A Container?<\/h2>\n

If you have a small garden<\/a>, or one in which you cannot sink a pond, you may want to look into having a small container pond.<\/p>\n

These can be just as fruitful and as beautiful as a larger pond; you just need to plan it properly and make sure you have picked the right spot for it.<\/p>\n

Building a small container pond is very easy; let\u2019s look a little deeper into the ways you can do this\u2026<\/p>\n

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  1. You can use just about any container you like, from large plant pots, half barrels, or even livestock feed or water buckets.<\/li>\n
  2. Avoid any containers that are made with BPAs or PFAS, as these types of plastic will leach into the water and cause problems.<\/li>\n
  3. Place your pond in an area that receives at least 6 hours of partial sun per day. Remember that a small amount of water will heat up quickly, so you don\u2019t want it in full sun.<\/li>\n
  4. Add aquarium grade gravel to the bottom of your container, or use half an inch of gravel on top of half an inch of soil.<\/li>\n
  5. Choose the right pond plants. Your plants should cover 25-75% of the pond\u2019s surface, to allow enough oxygenation.<\/li>\n
  6. If you fill your container with tap water, allow it to sit for a couple of days before you plant any plants.<\/li>\n
  7. Test the water quality regularly, and you should change 25-50% of the water around every month, to keep everything at its healthiest.<\/li>\n
  8. Add a solar pump to keep the water moving and prevent beasties laying their eggs in the water. This is not absolutely necessary, but it can help.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    If you like a visual instruction, check out this short film that tells you everything you need to know about creating a really lovely, simple pond from a small container:<\/p>\n