He or she may also be willing to do an on-site consultation for a small fee. And, of course, you'll need to make any necessary corrections so that sloped terrain doesn't carry waves of silt into the pond during heavy rains. Check with local authorities for any restrictions on the depth of unfenced water features. After digging the hole, make sure the area is free of rocks and sharp objects that could puncture the liner. Use sand beneath the rubber for extra padding so that you can work in the dry pond without puncturing it.
Every water garden needs a balance of floating and submerged plants.
Floaters vary according to planting depth and how much surface area of water they need. Roughly half a pond's surface should be covered with plants. These luxuriant flowers are skirted by beautiful, broad-leaved, often mottled foliage that provides shade and cover for fish. Water lilies need calm water, and most require at least four to six hours of sun a day. Blossoms of hardy varieties float on the surface, opening in the morning and closing by mid- to late afternoon.