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stone patio. the plants be native
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how far from the house
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ponds that are out of sight tend to get neglected. and if they're farther than feet from your patio
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ask your local building department how far a pond has to be set back from property lines
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where are the utility lines? dial to have their location marked. this is a free service
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liner length=pond length
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multiply liner length by liner width to get total footage
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these heavy-duty units
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cost: $185—$ atlantic water gardens
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shown: beckett pond kit
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—demi fortuna
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pond plants: cattail
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shallow water. hollow stems carry oxygen to the root zone
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pond plants: lotus
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planted in up to 2 feet deep
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pond plants: iris
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photo by deni brown/getty images
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purple on 24-inch stems. tolerates partial shade. perennial; arching leaves grow up to 30 inches tall
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pond plants: water hyacinth
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a free-floating plant
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pond fish: goldfish
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the ultimate in low-maintenance
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pond fish: koi
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the surface discourages fish-eating birds. motion-activated sprinklers may scare off other interlopers
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everything you need to know to build the perfect backyard pond
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all ponds
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photo by jerry pavia
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anatomy of a pond
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illustration by rodica prato
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a clean
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liner
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prevents water from leaking into the ground
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underlayment
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protects the liner from punctures and stretching during installation
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feeds power to the pump. trips automatically to prevent lethal shocks
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home-center kits start at $
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it all depends on the liner. the best ones have a 20-year warranty and 30- to 40-year life span
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predictable course
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type: seminatural
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type: formal
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where to put it
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the location of a pond determines its health and your ability to enjoy it
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ideally
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what overhanging trees
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materials: liner
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liner width=pond width
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synthetic rubber
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plastic
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direct drive
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watts: 150-1
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warranty: one to two years
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cost: $200—$1
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magnetic drive
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much cheaper to buy and operate than direct drives but without nearly as much oomph
gph: 65-3
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watts: 25-350
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warranty: six months to three years
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cost: $45—$ danner manufacturing
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hybrid drive
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combines the power of a direct drive
gph: 1
500
watts: 110—
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warranty: two years
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a product that puts both in one package
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$60—$ pondscapeonline
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$140—$
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