You’ve decided to install your own pond. You’re taking the plunge into an unknown world that not only brings you excitement, but also a little bit of fear. After all, you may have the guts and the gumption, but do you have the product? No. That’s why your next step involves a search for just the right parts to make your pond complete.
You can cross “pond part shopping” off your list of nightmares, because if you keep a few things in mind, it should be clear sailing … at least until it’s time to start shoveling dirt!
Ask any pond warrior and they’ll tell you that the most important thing you’ll want to do in order to find the parts for that dream pond is to choose a reputable retailer who knows their stuff. A good sign that your local garden center or pond retailer knows about ponds is a good-looking, functioning pond in the front of their store. The fact that the retailer cares enough to have a functioning pond that’s well cared for means that they probably know their stuff. You can even quiz them to find out what kinds of products they carry and how much they know about them.
Getting these answers will help you decide what’s right for you and help you grasp their understanding of ponds. Many times, a storeowner will appoint someone who knows the most about water gardening to run that specific department. It’s always good to ask if there is a water gardening expert on staff.
When it comes to product, you’re obviously going to want to go with what works. Kits are always great to use because the products come together for hassle-free assembly, meaning you’ll avoid several trips to the store, trying to figure out what parts fit with what. Even if you don’t buy a kit, checking out what’s in the kits can often be very helpful when matching parts. You’ll also want to make sure the products all fit together so be careful when buying different brands for the same project. Ask that water garden expert for his or her advice.
Without going into too much detail, you’ll want to make sure that the pond parts you come away with are perfect for the job so finding parts that will give you the most bang for your buck and the highest efficiency is a must. Make sure you compare and contrast when it comes to things like pumps, which should turn your pond’s total gallons of water over about once every two hours. These are all things that a trusted, reputable water garden retailer will be able to help you with. So have no fear; do some research to decide which parts are right for your backyard paradise.
