Concrete and Render Pond Construction by Pondguru - Pond Building in North East England

BIOHOME FILTER MEDIA, FILTER UPGRADE KITS AND FOAMS HERE: http://www.filterpro.co.uk This video shows the stages of a pond renovation we did in Prudhoe, Northumberland. As there was a major problem with Norfolk Reed (Phragmites australis) we decided not to rebuild the pond with liner, choosing concrete and painted render instead. This guaranteed there would be no more damage from below by any remnants of the grass. Full 'How to' build a fish pond video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L63k5i... The concrete mix is as follows: 3 gravel 2 sand 1 cememt 1st coat of render mix is as follows: 4 building sand 1 cement Waterproofer / retarder PVA glue 2nd coat of render mix is as follows: As above but using render / plastering sand instead of building sand. Paint is 2 coats of 'Pond Paint' from ASK Coatings http://www.askcoatings.com Thanks for watching. Check out my other videos - there are hundreds.

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BIOHOME FILTER MEDIA, FILTER UPGRADE KITS AND FOAMS HERE: http://www.filterpro.co.uk This video shows the stages of a pond renovation we did in Prudhoe, Northumberland. As there was a major problem with Norfolk Reed (Phragmites australis) we decided not to rebuild the pond with liner, choosing concrete and painted render instead. This guaranteed there would be no more damage from below by any remnants of the grass. Full 'How to' build a fish pond video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L63k5i... The concrete mix is as follows: 3 gravel 2 sand 1 cememt 1st coat of render mix is as follows: 4 building sand 1 cement Waterproofer / retarder PVA glue 2nd coat of render mix is as follows: As above but using render / plastering sand instead of building sand. Paint is 2 coats of 'Pond Paint' from ASK Coatings http://www.askcoatings.com Thanks for watching. Check out my other videos - there are hundreds.

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Drsantoshsingh Rathore
Drsantoshsingh Rathore - 5 years ago
What is cheapest way to construct a farm pond for agriculture purpose without use of a plastic sheet or cement etc?
Drsantoshsingh Rathore
Drsantoshsingh Rathore - 5 years ago
I have water supply only in rainy season. I want to preserve this water for months. But plastic sheets are a costly item for agriculture here because return is lesser compared to other areas. Hence any cheaper alternative? please.
Can a compression with road roller work? Or no hope?
Pondguru
Pondguru - 5 years ago
Assuming that you can locate a water source or divert an existing stream and you have somewhere for the overflow to go then all you need to do is dig a huge hole and divert water into it. Obviously that won't work without a permanent water supply and decent ground to hold water but it is by far the cheapest way,
Rebecca Jo Steelman
Rebecca Jo Steelman - 6 years ago
Good work man❤ xo
Meno Passini
Meno Passini - 6 years ago
How thick do you make the concrete? Do you put wire or Rebar in it? I have a 90 yr. Old concrete pond done by the American landscape architect Jens Jensen. He did the beautiful ponds in the Chicago Garfield Conservatory. My pond has caved in execpt for the waterfall. I have saved all the Tufa stone and large cobblers. So I want to restore it. I replaced his overgrown plantings with a cottage garden. I live in Chicago where we have bad winters and cold springs. So alot of freeze/thaw cycles.
Pondguru
Pondguru - 6 years ago
The thickness and need for rebar depends on size of pond and ground conditions but generally the larger the pond is the greater need for thicker concrete with reinforcement. If you live in a very cold region it will definitely be worth going thick and solid with a good covering of fibreglass to prevent any water ingress into the concrete as it will always be porous and if it freezes when concrete is wet it will break up.
A.J Sendall
A.J Sendall - 6 years ago
Thanks for a great tutorial.
Our local hardware has only one type of sand - river sand. Would this be okay for both render coats, or should I try to buy pre-mixed bags?
Pondguru
Pondguru - 6 years ago
That should be fine, yes.
I suppose there are no real had and fast rules for rendering and I tend to go with 2 coats for vertical sides to build up thickness but on a pond like this you could probably get away with a single coat of thicker render.
Idham Y . C Pratama
Idham Y . C Pratama - 6 years ago
i have a question to @pondguru iwant to build concret pond, and how to neutralize chemist on a cement pond, it can kill my koi fish?
Pondguru
Pondguru - 6 years ago
Ideally it would be painted to seal it. We used to use either G4 or 'Pond Paint' from ASK coatings.
g45uk2
g45uk2 - 6 years ago
What do you think you're doing handling them newts... only joking, good video as always :D
Youtubeaholic2
Youtubeaholic2 - 6 years ago
Did you have to add the aquatic creatures, or did they come on there own?
Pondguru
Pondguru - 6 years ago
They were from the existing pond - we stored all the creatures and plants in a large container for the duration of the work then released them back in once the pond was filled and had run for a couple of days to warm up / get rid of chlorine in tap water.
Jolly Misanthrope
Jolly Misanthrope - 6 years ago
I look forward to the next wildlife pond build. Great examples so far that gives me a much better idea of how I want to design my own.
Jolly Misanthrope
Jolly Misanthrope - 6 years ago
Are you dedicated solely to aquariums now?
Pondguru
Pondguru - 6 years ago
Glad you enjoy the videos - I gave up installing ponds a few years ago but made plenty of videos when I was a landscaper.
Jamie Taylor
Jamie Taylor - 6 years ago
Hi pond guru is pond paint against render as durable as a liner? if heard alot of mixed views about It, but I'm considering it. rather than messing around with a liner.
Pondguru
Pondguru - 6 years ago
As long as the render is good and the paint is applied properly with enough coats then yes it is very hard wearing. It will not puncture like liner but at the same time it will not stretch like liner so if there is any ground movement a concrete / render / painted pond can crack.

10. comment for Concrete and Render Pond Construction by Pondguru - Pond Building in North East England

Terence North
Terence North - 6 years ago
I need to sortout my little pond was a mess when we moved into the property apart from.making a bigger Filter i have no idea where to start.
walt russell
walt russell - 6 years ago
You got tree huger over there to
Owen Rawes
Owen Rawes - 6 years ago
just a quick question pal can u use self leveling compound as a base then paint over it as i like ur video and inthink im gonna do the same
Pondguru
Pondguru - 6 years ago
As long as the base is level I can't see a problem with that.
William James
William James - 6 years ago
Hi,
We have a large and interesting pond which is part of a water flow from an upper pond on our neighbours land. The water then flows from our pond down to other neighbouring land.
It has been lined before we bought the property but badly by the look of it. It has numerous 'bulges' where the lining is lifting and it leaks so dries out in the summer unless we keep it topped up.
I feel that lining in concrete etc is the best option but what difference will the water flow make to your recommendations?
Many thanks, William James
Stefan Bonte
Stefan Bonte - 6 years ago
just perfect.you are the one ho gives me kourage to bild my own gardenstream and pond.the amound of wather comming down the stream is just like i wand it.please let my know how manny liters are comming down/hour so i know wich pomp i have to buy.my strean is comming from a hite of 1,20 meters en is 12 meters of lengt.thanks already and sorry for my englich.stefan from belgium
Pondguru
Pondguru - 6 years ago
I think it was a 6000 litre per hour pump for this pond but if you are pumping to a higher stream you may need a 8000 or even 10000 to get the same effect.
I'm glad you found the video useful.
Joanne Turkington
Joanne Turkington - 7 years ago
Beautiful job lads!!!
Pondguru
Pondguru - 7 years ago
Thanks, and I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
Luke Stephenson
Luke Stephenson - 7 years ago
lovely pond great job!
eel_245
eel_245 - 7 years ago
Do you still do pond constructions Richard?
Kev5565
Kev5565 - 7 years ago
Nice job and good on you for caring to save the wildlife. A shame about the camera trouble but at least we see the end result.
Pondguru
Pondguru - 7 years ago
I'm glad you enjoyed the video - thanks for watching.
Adambomb 81
Adambomb 81 - 7 years ago
I use a cement SBR slurry when I'm doing DPC's which is very effective. could you use that slurry in a pond ?
Pondguru
Pondguru - 7 years ago
Yes I suppose it would be fine to use that. I have seen cement and concrete applied using a pump and hose before and it seemed to do a good job.

20. comment for Concrete and Render Pond Construction by Pondguru - Pond Building in North East England

Joe Balch
Joe Balch - 7 years ago
"Keyboard Gangsters" lol, good stuff brother. Haters gonna hate! You are a great help to many off us, thanks.
Pondguru
Pondguru - 7 years ago
Glad you enjoy the videos and thanks for watching.
walt russell
walt russell - 7 years ago
Looking good
Ali Mohamed
Ali Mohamed - 7 years ago
q1:my concern is concrete ph, in your opinion which material can i apply on block render that will help me in reducing concrete ph from going sky-high? G4 or fibreglass? and if i apply fibreglass, is there anything i should apply on fibreglass? or it will be the latest layer that will contact water and fish? isn't it fibreglass direct contact will be toxic to fish?

q2: how can i calculate pond oxygenation requirement? to chose the correct aeration system? and how i calculate how much aeration that fountain can add to the surface?

and really I'm appreciating your help, time and efforts in order to help me.

thanks a lot agin, looking forward to hear from you.
Ali Mohamed
Ali Mohamed - 7 years ago
Thanks a lot. Appreciate it
Pondguru
Pondguru - 7 years ago
G4 or fibreglass will seal the cement render so pH will not be an issue. Fibreglass would be the final coat and is fine for use in fish ponds - just give it a good wash down to remove any spare fibres or oily residue prior to filling the pond.
Usually a good cascade returning water from the filter will be enough to agitate the surface of the water but if you wanted an air pump you could get an aerated bottom drain which seems quite popular - look up the 'spindrifter bottom drains' on the internet and they should give the recommended air pumps for those.
If you were after a standard air pump and air plate / stone see what is available from your local stockists and they should advise you on the size required based on the pond dimensions.
Ali Mohamed
Ali Mohamed - 7 years ago
I need to understand the layers of concert pond. As I red articles they mention that first block then cement then fiberglass .. Is that sequence correct?! Is there anything between them?! And what's the good way to overcome the new pond syndrome that's mostly high ph comes from blocks. Is there a good way to do so?!
Pondguru
Pondguru - 7 years ago
Yes block, render and fibreglass in that order will make a really great pond and is the best way to do it if you're worried about paint getting damaged or pH issues from cement.
The render sticks to the blocks and the fibreglass sticks to the render.
Sara Mayne
Sara Mayne - 7 years ago
Thanks, Looking for render for pond and you gave very clear instructions for render and top coats.
alelooooooya
alelooooooya - 7 years ago
I would have liked to see the process of applying the PVA glue. Do you just spread it with a paint brush like one would with paint, all over the area that will be covered by the render layer?
Pondguru
Pondguru - 7 years ago
It was mixed up about 1 part glue to 5 parts water then applied with a paintbrush. It soon goes tacky and really helps the render stick. The PVA glue is also mixed in with the render - maybe a coffee mug full per mix if using a cement mixer. It aids the workability of the render.
Annabella Laws
Annabella Laws - 7 years ago
wow those newts are amazing thank you for showing them and thank you for rebuilding their home, and thank you for showing us how to build one!
Pondguru
Pondguru - 7 years ago
No worries - glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching.
Choppington Otter
Choppington Otter - 7 years ago
I had a 4x3 metre wildlife pond at my last house but have an opportunity to have one at least double that size at my new place. I want it to last forever, so a liner is out. I'm wary of concrete as I've heard of leaky ones after a few years. Is something like bentonite clay a realistic proposition for a larger pond say 8x6 metres or a bit larger?
Pondguru
Pondguru - 7 years ago
Sorry just seen this comment now. I haven't used bentonite but have seen it used on larger pond to good effect. It think for a 8x6 metre pond it would be a feasible option. Yes concrete ponds have to be put in very well or they can crack if the ground shifts. You could always use visqueen (cheap PVC) under it and that will prevent any land movement causing leaks - the concrete will protect the liner.
dark fortress
dark fortress - 7 years ago
i would love a pond in my garden with some fish in
beardedgaz
beardedgaz - 7 years ago
hi after cement what is list of stuff i need to render the next layer please for a koi pond
Pondguru
Pondguru - 7 years ago
+beardedgaz You will need soft sand for first layer and rendering / plastering sand for top layer plus some PVA glue to make it workable.

30. comment for Concrete and Render Pond Construction by Pondguru - Pond Building in North East England

chris vos
chris vos - 8 years ago
nice pond!!
Heidi Semprie
Heidi Semprie - 8 years ago
that poun don't have no fish in it
gazzatron1981
gazzatron1981 - 8 years ago
hi what was the mix u used to cement please
gazzatron1981
gazzatron1981 - 8 years ago
thank  u for the reply 
Pondguru
Pondguru - 8 years ago
+gazzatron1981 I think it was 1 part sand to 4 or 5 parts cement.
Artashes Harutyunyan
Artashes Harutyunyan - 8 years ago
Thank you very very much for the videos. You inspired me to build a pond in my small back yard. I promise will put a video of it soon.
But now I am planing to build one for my brother and I would like to make it from concrete.
You have all details about the concrete and render mix but what is the thickness of the render? I can figure out the concrete thickness and the steel bares used in it but the render is an issue for me. Hope you don't consider this as a stupid question.
Thanks
Pondguru
Pondguru - 8 years ago
+Artashes Harutyunyan The render is in 2 coats and the first one using building sand / cement / PVA is approx. 5-8mm thick but can vary depending on slope and shape of pond. Second coat is render (plastering) sand / cement PVA and is normally 4-6mm thick but that can vary too. When you're putting it on you will quickly see what is necessary for the situation and if it is going over a 100% concrete pond it doesn't need to be super thick as all you're doing is adding a smooth surface to take the paint of fibreglass waterproofing. Feel free to send me links to any videos you do as I love to see what other people are building and how it turns out.
Michael Kiely
Michael Kiely - 8 years ago
Nice pond
Jonty Johnson
Jonty Johnson - 8 years ago
Bloody good videos Richard. Im doing a kidney shaped pond in my garden, would it be best to have steps or no steps for the extra volume. I have put steps on the sides purely to put plant baskets but as Im still digging it out I can easily remove the steps. I need to digg it a little deeper as I have only got the deepest part at 4 foot where the pump will go and thats it, the rest of the pond is roughly a metre deep.
Pondguru
Pondguru - 8 years ago
+Jonty Johnson If you are after maximum volume then remove the steps as that will make a big difference to the capacity but if you remove them it will be more difficult to plant up unless you make provision for that around the edges (by extending liner under edging stones and filling in gaps with gravel or soil to plant into).
Junaid Hetherington
Junaid Hetherington - 9 years ago
I need some help with my pond we have just ripped it upto day and going to make it bigger but the hole is all wet will it all dry
Pondguru
Pondguru - 9 years ago
It should dry out overnight unless it rains or you have a high water table.
hobbo joe
hobbo joe - 9 years ago
Haha Dumb commets
Pondguru
Pondguru - 9 years ago
50 yds away there is a large natural pond in the wood (where the newts originally came from) and if they didn't like the pond they would leave and return at a later date when it was more to their liking as they do roam about. The home owners were also going to put plenty of new plants in there too so I wasn't worried about replacing all the plants in this one.
Stefan Mihalache
Stefan Mihalache - 9 years ago
Waterproofer/retarder and PVA glue are two different things or or they are one and the same, meaning that waterproofer/retarder is PVA glue ? Sorry to bother you but i want to be sure because PVA is cheap compared to professional waterproofers.
Stefan Mihalache
Stefan Mihalache - 9 years ago
+Pondguru Thank you very much ...
Pondguru
Pondguru - 9 years ago
The waterproofer / retarder is one additive and the PVA glue is another so you have to buy both for making the render workable and ensure a good bond and strength.
mali bu
mali bu - 9 years ago
Hey pond guru... Tell me this, are tadpoles dangerous to kois...
Pondguru
Pondguru - 9 years ago
Koi will eat frog tadpoles but tadpoles from toads may poison them.
Jolly Ranchu
Jolly Ranchu - 9 years ago
do you have to use a certain brand of cement or can you  use any brand?
Pondguru
Pondguru - 9 years ago
I generally used 'mastercrete' but any will do.
Matt Riding
Matt Riding - 9 years ago
This is a great video. I really like the way you cared for the wildlife. You've done a fantastic job!
Pondguru
Pondguru - 9 years ago
The wildlife didn't come to any harm although some of the newts did crawl back into the pond - they just couldn't wait to get into their new home, lol
The House of RB26
The House of RB26 - 9 years ago
Awesome
Joe M
Joe M - 9 years ago
what is that blue thing you used to store the amphibians in?
Pondguru
Pondguru - 9 years ago
+Gaming Dragon The manufacturer is Aquosis so you could search for that. You can keep any fish in there temporarily but long term no as it will freeze from all sides in winter and get too hot in summer (depending on where you live)
Joe M
Joe M - 9 years ago
I cant find any, where did you get it from
Joe M
Joe M - 9 years ago
thankyou could I keep goldfish in it?
Pondguru
Pondguru - 9 years ago
It is a sectional 8' x 4' x 2' pond
Lance Johnson
Lance Johnson - 9 years ago
Awesome videos of pool construction, good job. One question about this concrete pool, I didn't hear anything about wire or steel in the concrete, do you need to put some kind of steel/ rebar in the bottom for the weight and wire on the sides for the concrete to stick to? 
Pondguru
Pondguru - 9 years ago
The sides of the pond weren't very steep so getting concrete and render to stick was easy. As the pond was in place of a previous one which had been there for years the ground is very well settled.
Glad you enjoy the videos.
Keith Fox
Keith Fox - 9 years ago
Sweet 
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
+daniel orton
I can't reply to your comment for some reason. It is illegal to move amphibians in the UK but if you want to see newts the best time is in darkness as they are mostly nocturnal.
Annabella Laws
Annabella Laws - 7 years ago
lol yeah servays did used to do twice as much damage then say digging something up for no reason. Or the same damage. Its always best to keep wildlife local to its area, newts, frogs and toads travel back to the pond locations of their "birth" so if you were IE in Norfolk and you moved one to Cornwell, the amphibian would kill its self trying to return home. :/ which is why you can not transport one out of a local area (A good thing really).
Pondguru
Pondguru - 7 years ago
That sounds like a sensible explanation and relocation without good reason was probably what I was trying to say in the original comment. The last thing I wanted was for a nature group to invade the pond and trample dozens of them to death as I've seen that a few times.
Even locally where there is a series of ponds packed with great crested newts we used to get surveys done by an ecology group and there could be a dozen of them tramping around on a night in and out of the ponds when the newts were most active. Luckily the surveys are done by only 2 guys now so the population is less squashed than it used to be, lol
Annabella Laws
Annabella Laws - 7 years ago
it is not illegal to move them if their lives are in danger, had they settled to breed their young would have been in danger from the leaking pond, you can move them IF and ONLY IF there is a need to relocate them for their OWN safty, you are not however aloud to keep them in a tank as pets.
robert betts
robert betts - 10 years ago
i used chicken wire at moms pond in New York state
daniel orton
daniel orton - 10 years ago
Can you ship some palmate and smooth newts male and female over tithe uk for me please I have a wildlife pond but only got frogs but in my local nature parks they say they have newts but in been lodes of times and not once have I caught one please can you help
Me get some for my pond thanks it will be very much aprciated
Annabella Laws
Annabella Laws - 7 years ago
get some Crispa (pond weed), common pond lily, Water Iris. and leave it alone for a year and wildlife WILL slowly start to come to your pond, Newts are best seen at night, also they don't just live in ponds they do and will hunt their pray on land as well.
Mohammad Saleh
Mohammad Saleh - 10 years ago
I love your pond works... i've learned alot from your videos. I adore wildlife and love to make a home for them, I have one question as an ecologically oriented mind. is it possible to build a pond without using liner and concrete and instead use a natural waterproof material like lime or other things? and is it possible also to make a pond without pumps and machines? basicly a totally natural pond inside out, possible?
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
It is possible to make a pond with clay. My large pond at home is just clay and is spring fed but for a domestic situation it really needs to be a liner (flexible or rigid) or concrete. Unfortunately that's the only clay pond I've made and I didn't have a video camera at the time.

50. comment for Concrete and Render Pond Construction by Pondguru - Pond Building in North East England

Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
No worries, man. Thanks for watching and appreciating the videos.
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
No worries, man. Thanks for watching and appreciating the videos.
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
No worries, man. Thanks for watching and appreciating the video.
Daniel Allen
Daniel Allen - 10 years ago
You did a great job, well done.
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
There has been a catalog of disasters associated with that pond. I wish I'd done it myself and it would have been finished weeks ago but I gave another company the work to get it done quicker and take the pressure off me as I was so busy. All will become apparent when it is finally done and I make a video. All the parts I did are fine but there have been numerous hold ups and corrections.
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
Will do although they may not be as frequent since I will be mostly working from home (online) and pursuing other interests. I will still do the occasional pond and cascade with / for other landscapers.
Gone Nuclear
Gone Nuclear - 10 years ago
Keyboard gangsters...lmao.....love it! Your videos are among my favorite diy pond videos! Keep them coming.
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
No worries. Thanks for watching and appreciating the video.
Zarifa 3
Zarifa 3 - 10 years ago
True talent comes from passion and love to what you doing, which is indeed describes your work
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
Не уверен, что будучи мастером ничего, но спасибо за просмотр.
Вячеслав
Вячеслав - 10 years ago
Да вы действительно мастер своего дела .
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
It is a much more gentle sort of stream compared to most of the streams I build but it worked out well given the quiet nature of the garden. Thanks for watching and appreciating the video.
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
Going from a preformed pond to liner is never easy as preformed ponds are generally designed to be the pond which water flows into, not the other way round. I just tend to build everything with liner which can be placed wherever you want it so it will not leak. You could try sealing it under the lip of the preformed pond but its never a good look.
John Davison
John Davison - 10 years ago
Politician? Your videos helped me a lot when doing my pond but there's one bit I'm having problems with. The top pond is a preformed liner which has a cascade coming down into it. This top pond then flows into my large pond at the bottom via a waterfall. I just can't seem to get the waterfall liner right though. Is it best to attached it to the preformed pond with aquarium sealer and then cement everything else in as normal?
Kays
Kays - 10 years ago
Wow, that's fantastic, the sounds of the water running over the cobbles makes all the work worthwhile. Kay
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
I'm having a career change in a couple of weeks and I intend to be one of those guys people talk about, saying "what the hell does that guy do for a living?" I'm uploading another pond video now and it should be up in an hour or so.
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
It should be filling up this weekend. There has been a hold up which I will explain in the video. It was something quite major, lol I am currently uploading another pond video now.
SuperTR0pical
SuperTR0pical - 10 years ago
any idea when your pond with viewing window vid will be ready mate
John Davison
John Davison - 10 years ago
Are you going to make this your career Richard? Only joking - fantastic work, stunning transformation!
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
Yes the lilies were potted but the plants around the edges were planted between the loose cobbles. There was a line of cobbles cemented into position around the shelves with loose ones piled behind them.
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
You are lucky, man. As we are becoming a more legislated country there are loads of groups wanting to make crimes where none exist and selling stupid 'qualifications' to people who have no idea what they are doing. I generally only respect laws and people who don't stick their nose into others business. If it was up to me I'd walk around naked except for a pair of boots and twin 9mm pistols but sometimes you just have to toe the line, lol
Don Jensen
Don Jensen - 10 years ago
I no you said no comments on the handling of the newts. I am just curious because i am on the other side of the pond and our laws when it comes to newts or amphibians in general are not very strict. Are there strict rules on amphibians in your area?
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
If there are other ponds near by the newts may come and go as conditions change in the pond. Herons are keen on eating them too.
DORIAN the DETECTOR
DORIAN the DETECTOR - 10 years ago
Nice to actualy see a crested newt beautifull little creatures..I used to have loads i my pond now there isn't a single one cart understand why..good job with that pond fella you put some graft in take care mate..
Daniel Allen
Daniel Allen - 10 years ago
Hi mate, just wondering did you end up potting up the plants, since the pond was all concreted?
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
Glad you enjoy the videos. I will be making lots more soon as I am altering my work to suit working from home. We only deliver fish to the UK due to potential problems with carriers, customs etc. The cost is ridiculous for guaranteed next day international delivery too. Not sure how the commercials work but if it does make a difference to let them run to the end then I appreciate that, man. I've been invited to the US but never been. May make it over there one day though.
Casey Fallen
Casey Fallen - 10 years ago
Just wanted to say I really enjoy your videos. Your pond work is nothing less than a work of art and your knowledge of wildlife, fish, and metal detecting is impressive to say the least. Do you ever come to the U.S. for landscaping jobs or only in the U.K? I was also wondering how shipping fish works..guess this is the wrong video for that question. Ha ha! Thanks for sharing! I always try to watch all commercials on your videos until the end so that you can get a little extra for your efforts.
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
I have done 2 videos which go into all the minute detail called 'How to build a Fish Pond' and 'How to build a Wildlife Pond'. One is 45 minutes long and the other weighs in at over an hour.
Midwest Fishing Show
Midwest Fishing Show - 10 years ago
Very good man. I appreciate anyone who has a brilliant mind and uses it constructively. Respect for life, your customers, and your viewers. Hopefully next time you have no camera issues, I would love to see the complete project.
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
In my pond at home? I will be fishing it soon as I need fish for someone's ponds.
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
Is Fabio the guy from the US who got hit in the face by a goose on a roller coaster a few years back? I heard that story on the 'Sick and Wrong' podcast.
Kevin Beckford
Kevin Beckford - 10 years ago
LOL keyboard gangsters@!!!
Colt45blackjack
Colt45blackjack - 10 years ago
PS; please ignoar my reply to drnili i read her comment and thought it was funny an she sounds like she has a good scene of humor.This must be a good gig to pick up chicks? lol it sound like you have a cupple of fans out there that love you for more then your handy hints an tips lol.And your not that bad ?? JUST messing with youa bro i love what you do all your videos are cool and interesting to watch and wonce again JUST jokes about Fabio
Colt45blackjack
Colt45blackjack - 10 years ago
loved the video there's something calm and relaxing about a fish pond (nature pond.) and was always dinging ponds in back yard as a kid till my parents stopped my bro and me. Richard i think i have seen a cupple of your digging for old bottles and metal detecting videos which i loved a nuther child hood hobby.Do you still metal detect an could you recommend a good metal detect to buy for a beginner i need to be steered in the right direction.
Colt45blackjack
Colt45blackjack - 10 years ago
Richard needs to do these videos in really tight shorts and no shirt mmmmm a drnili sorry no offense but your comment made me lol your cool.I bet you keep your husband very happy!!!
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
Yes, the liner would have likely lasted less than a year if we couldn't get every last piece of weed root out so it was important to go with a rendered pond. The garden also has a problem with high water table so using concrete will prevent any liner rising problems. Thanks for watching and appreciating the videos.
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
I don't like the idea of losing any of the wildlife that's why I kept all the useful plants at home in waterproof trays and had the sectional pond for the lilies and newts. When we put the plants back in they were crawling with water lice, shrimps and would no doubt have daphnia eggs on which will eventually populate the pond and keep it clear. Thanks for watching and appreciating the video.
Midwest Fishing Show
Midwest Fishing Show - 10 years ago
Tell them keyboard gangsters whats up! It's obvious your very respectful for life and have great appreciation for it. Nice video your very good at you job. Great finished project
mosaicglass
mosaicglass - 10 years ago
Stupid comment about handling newts!! Sorry I couldn't help myself.
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
lol They already have and part of the reason for giving up the pond building is to make more time for exercise as I am nowhere near as fit as I was before I snapped my knee and put on a load of weight. I already have the weights and a sauna in my cabin so the lifestyle changes are going to be far reaching for both mental and physical health, lol
drnili
drnili - 10 years ago
I don't know, Richard, you might want to rethink that. Right now people pay you to do all that muscle building work with no extra time out of your schedule. If you pass it on you'll need to take time to work out and pump iron instead of lifting liners and rocks or those great muscles of yours will just turn to mush. :-)
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
No worries, man. Shame I missed some of the stages of building but thanks for appreciating the parts which were in the video.
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
Depending on the shape of the hole and the ground type, rain can damage the excavated hole but it's generally nothing which will take too long to rectify.
Kevin Erickson
Kevin Erickson - 10 years ago
ab soooo lute ly beautiful well done,
MashUpTv
MashUpTv - 10 years ago
I suppose I can slowly dig in the winter kinda ready to build the dry wall in the summer and the rest of it or will rain ruine the hole
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
You'll not know until you start digging, man. Hopefully it will be a breeze.
MashUpTv
MashUpTv - 10 years ago
probably going to have o wait uintil next summer though to start ground mite be reall tough or not so bad ?
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
lol. I was just starting to blaspheme when I saw your last comment. This one pulled it right back, nice one. Thanks for watching and appreciating the video.
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
Yeah, man. You get it going. Mine was attacked constantly for months until it started to take shape.
MashUpTv
MashUpTv - 10 years ago
love it as always, im soon to buy a house should move in in about 8 weeks the garden is going to get dug the fook up! :P

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Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
Provided it is the odd day here and there that would be an option. I may be planning to pass my construction jobs on to other landscapers but I will still be involved in pond work and the cost would depend on distance and type of work.
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
There would have been a full video of tips if my camera hadn't been playing up, lol. Thanks for watching and appreciating the video.
mothballjim
mothballjim - 10 years ago
How much would you charge me to come and help build a pond in my new house??
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
With fish out of the pond food chain the wildlife can flourish as you're seeing with the army of small frogs, lol.
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
lol, No worries and thanks for the compliment. Much appreciated.
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
I make videos whenever I can, no worries. Thanks for watching and appreciating the video.
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
The liner in the pond was a 0.75mm butyl rubber, not the 0.7 greenseal rubber which is commonly used now. Butyl pierces very easily if the roots get into folds. If there are minimal folds you can often get away with reedmace, norfolk reed and branched burr reed but I'd always avoid using any of them just to be safe. Forget me not is the ultimate plant for the great crested newts to spawn on - one of my favorites too.
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
Been crazy busy so not had time lately but I'm giving up the pond construction to focus on online selling which will free up more time in the next month or so then beyond that there will be a nation of videos coming on all my topics, no worries.
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
No worries, man. Thanks for watching and appreciating the job.
David Phillips
David Phillips - 10 years ago
Great work
CapelOwl
CapelOwl - 10 years ago
I grew Norfolk reed in a pond with a Butyl rubber liner for a couple of years without any problems from the spikes but I would not recommend it. It's far too fast and aggressive anyway. That pond liner looks like a non rubber poor quality one but I might be wrong? My favourite plant is the "Forget Me Not" ideal for breeding and wildlife.
leann lewis
leann lewis - 10 years ago
You are the best. Another amazing job well done indeed!
Siskin's Bits and Bobs
Siskin's Bits and Bobs - 10 years ago
That's great, thanks very much. At least the frogs had a bumper year, with us losing all our fish. We've got thousands of baby frogs hopping about.
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
All types of reedmace are capable of puncturing the liner so I would avoid them personally.
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
18 hour working days aren't too good, man. That's why I will be cutting out the construction jobs in favor of other pursuits. Thanks for watching and appreciating the video.
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
Thanks, man. Much appreciated.
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
I'm daaaamn busy with work so you're on the money there. I will be making more videos over the coming weeks however as I am cutting back on the landscaping work in favor of online business and Youtube video making. Thanks for watching and appreciating the video.
nicksamamyjake
nicksamamyjake - 10 years ago
Nice job Pondguru.Will reedmace do the same to a liner if it gets behind it,or is it safe as long as the roots are on the waterside of the liner.ThanksI have a small wildlife pond which has at the moment a small fringe of reedmace,but if these will become troublesome I would sooner take them out before they become estabilished
88putsky88
88putsky88 - 10 years ago
Aahh lucky man you are. Landscaping, coin collectinh, fish hobbiest and so on. I wish I can live your life aha good video as always:)
English
English - 10 years ago
Hey Richard... Another great video very informative as usual, you're a great host but we dont see enough of you, including both metal detecting/pond construction, maybe you're busy with work etc...
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
I was intending to do this as a full 'How to' video but the camera breakdown scuppered that plan, lol Thanks for watching and appreciating the video.
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
Yeah, the flow is quite slow as we used the original pump but it fits very well with the quiet garden. A raging torrent would have been wrong but the stream will take more flow. I think I'd go for an Aquamax 8000 or even a 12000 if much more flow was required. Thanks for watching and appreciating the video.
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
I generally don't use the detector on jobs unless we need to locate buried cables - that's the reason I put it down as a business expense and put it against income tax which was due, lol. It is very useful for locating buried electrical connections and prevents the garden being dug up unnecessarily. Thanks for watching and appreciating the video. HH
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
I'm not a fan of blanketweed as it can get in the pump and cause impeller problems but on a long drop waterfall it can look good and help guide the water down with minimal splashing.
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
If you want a balanced population of any wildlife don't add fish. Either have a fish pond or a wildlife pond. That would be my only thoughts on that, man. Thanks for watching and appreciating the video.
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
I really should crank up the releases as I don't have any sort of continuity to my video released, lol. I'm contemplating doing some blog type videos as some of my projects take a long time to finish and I don't get much time for editing. One thing I will be doing is a 'Recommended Aquarium channels' video which you'll get a spot in. Will announce that in a video soon as I'd like to send my subscribers to many of the great channels out there. Thanks for watching and appreciating the video.
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
With this stream having a tunnel at the top and a bridge half way down the stream there is a couple of convenient places for putting barley straw which can prevent much of the string algae (blanketweed) which can blight streams of any type. With this pond being a wildlife pond (and lots of plants) eventually it shouldn't suffer too badly from blanketweed with any luck. Thanks for watching and appreciating the video.
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
The thickness depends on the typ of pond and what the ground is like beneath it. I'd go for at least 2"-4" depending on pond size / depth / ground type followed by 2 coats of render. 1st coat being approx. 1cm (0.5") and the finish coat being 0.5cm (0.25"). Large koi ponds would have a deeper bed of concrete on the base due to the weight pressing from deep water - generally around 6" at least. Damn the otter... Thanks for watching and appreciating the video.
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
lol. Thanks for watching and appreciating the video.
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
I was on holiday a couple of weeks ago in Majorca. The tan is certainly not from exposure to the sun in North East England, lol. Once the cement has hardened it doesn't move but when drying it can crack. Using PVA and retarder does help prevent that I think but sometimes if we are rendering vertical walls the render will get fine cracks in which need smoothing out / filing in by brushing. The paint seals the cement which prevents pH being affected by anything in cement. Thanks for watching, man.
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
Yeah if it was 10x the size it would be awesome for kids to skate in. Thanks for watching and appreciating the video.
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
Thanks for watching and appreciating the video, man.
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
This is what I'm tied to at present instead of getting out detecting, lol. The landscaping is taking a rest very soon as I've been building up an online business which is starting to bear fruit and I've got a couple of designs for filters which are going to be made by a manufacturer for a major show in Germany next year. The goal is to work from home and have more available time for detecting and making films on the side. Thanks for watching and appreciating the video.
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
Pure son of Satan type roots, lol. Thanks for watching and appreciating the video.
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
lol, I do know a local guy who was on tv doing ponds but all the ponds they had him do were tiny parts of back yards so we was a bit wasted unfortunately. Thanks for watching and appreciating the videos.
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
All amphibians home in on ponds. If you've got frogs, chances are you have newts too. If you go out on a night with a powerful torch you'll see them then if they are there. Thanks for watching and appreciating the video.
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
No worries, man. Thanks for watching and appreciating the video.
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
Will do, no worries. Thanks for watching and appreciating the video.
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
No worries, thanks for watching and appreciating the video.
wonderboy2402
wonderboy2402 - 10 years ago
Another interesting and informative vid. I like that you included your mixes. I've been thinking about doing something like this and will look at the video again in the future.
wonderboy2402
wonderboy2402 - 10 years ago
That same thought crossed my mind. Especially how slow the flow seems to be already.
Metromess Digger
Metromess Digger - 10 years ago
Very Nice work Richard, That takes me back to my swimming pool installing days lol, Very Nice pond, Thank you for suben me to, I bet you have plenty of opportunities to metal detect as you put in the ponds right. Great pond, you definitely know the game, GL and Good Days to ya, Richey.
David McClelland
David McClelland - 10 years ago
I like the look of the algae on the rocks, to a point. To control it though (if I had a pond) I'd have a bunch of different types of plant friendly algae eating snails.
derek bertram
derek bertram - 10 years ago
do you ever put fish in wildlife ponds cause im working on one myself and wanting to put catfish and koi in it plz reply
African Cichlid Hub
African Cichlid Hub - 10 years ago
Nice to see you back Rich. Great work on the pond!
CapelOwl
CapelOwl - 10 years ago
Interesting project and video, pity about the camera. Personally though I prefer the free fall type waterfalls, those type of streams and waterfalls always get coated up with loads of green and brown algae in just a week or two in this warm weather which spoils the look.
Siskin's Bits and Bobs
Siskin's Bits and Bobs - 10 years ago
We're debating using cement to reline our pond. The liner has been leaking all summer, after it got holed by the claws of a visiting otter. I don't want to have it come back and just put more holes in. I'm not sure about how thick the cement has to be and stuff like that. What sort of thickness is best? It's going to be a major pain anyway. lol
MegaFortyfour
MegaFortyfour - 10 years ago
Omg you can't handle newts ;0
David McClelland
David McClelland - 10 years ago
You have to be the most tanned Brit I've ever seen. LOL Seriously though, I'm wondering how you could use cement when 1) it cracks due to expanding/contracting with temp changes and 2) here in America, at least, our cement raises the PH of water to ungodly levels, for a while anyway.
BayAreaAquatics
BayAreaAquatics - 10 years ago
looks like a skate park rather than a pond lol
Connor Grimes
Connor Grimes - 10 years ago
Very tidy job.
KING
KING - 10 years ago
Serious roots, Nice pond :)
SuperTR0pical
SuperTR0pical - 10 years ago
Another top job they should give your pond builds a tv show great stuff to watch
neil b
neil b - 10 years ago
great stuff :) Iv just built a pond here in manchester...nothing like this though had one years ago and really missed it Any chance you can send us a few newts help mine along ;) we now have two resident frogs :) just appeared..do frogs have some sort of radar so they know were ponds are ? thanks neil
mellowman4207cc
mellowman4207cc - 10 years ago
Wow u realy did a good job with that pond
Rob Eissens
Rob Eissens - 10 years ago
Keep it up!, enjoying your video's.. not that i have a pond at my place.. but really makes me wanna create one in the future!! :D
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
No worries. Thanks for watching, man.
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
Yes the reed was put in by the company which built the pond originally - nit sure who it was but they should have really known better as they did a decent job of the original pond. The cobbles around the edge of the pond were loose apart from the ones around the shelf edges which were cemented in to retain the loose ones behind them. I dare say the newts will enjoy lurking in them until the plants spread out. Thanks for watching and appreciating the video.
rollofnickles
rollofnickles - 10 years ago
Beautiful pond, guru. You make your videos so very interesting.
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
Provided the liner for the stream overlaps the pond liner on the vertical which is at least 4" drop you can't go wrong really. Obviously the liner up the sides of the pond need to be well above the intended water level too. The video 'How to build a fish pond' I did a while back has some good detail on the stream build. Thanks for watching and appreciating the videos.
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
lol, Thanks for watching and appreciating the video, man.
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
Thanks for watching and appreciating the video, man.
moonfestmadness
moonfestmadness - 10 years ago
very nice :)
kardredren
kardredren - 10 years ago
Was the reed introduced by the pond owner? The great crested newts were a nice bonus, I hope they appreciate the new digs. Nice video, thanks for sharing :)
will76736
will76736 - 10 years ago
keep the videos coming u helped me out a lot with my pond I working on atm just stuck on one small part u may be able to help with I like to run a stream in to my pond but not shore best way to lay it out ( for a koi pond ) thanks for your time :)
Chainman1957
Chainman1957 - 10 years ago
YOU DO A GOOD JOB
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
Thanks for watching and appreciating, man.
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
I was going to do a separate video about the newts but as the job had been delayed I just rattled out this video and returned the newts. Sorry about that, man. I have done a 'How to identify British Newts' video a while back and that has some nice close ups of all 3 types of native newts.
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
They would be more likely to go through a butyl liner as it is generally only 0.75mm thick compared to the 1mm of Firestone. I've seen butyl tear when people have walked on it and turned sharply while wearing wellies. Concrete and render was really the only way to go to avoid future problems.
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
Yeah, normally the same people who try to lay down the law are the same ones who trample all over them while volunteering for nocturnal newt surveys. Thanks for watching, man.
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
Thanks for watching and appreciating the video. Shame I missed half of the build. I also missed the building of a large koi pond with window. Hopefully the glass will go in this week and I can get some footage of the finished pond as it's got the works thrown at it.
234cheech
234cheech - 10 years ago
nice one buddy
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
I will do a 'Recommended aquatic channels' video or something like that which will basically be me highlighting the channels which are interested in being mentioned with some clips of their work. I guess I'll have to make a video saying what I'm going to do so people can register an interest. Never done a straightforward shout out video as I don't like watching them myself.
RichyJam2011
RichyJam2011 - 10 years ago
also would them roots go through a Rubber Butyl liner ?
Paul mayo bushcraft
Paul mayo bushcraft - 10 years ago
a great looking pond im very impressed , the newts are beautiful
RichyJam2011
RichyJam2011 - 10 years ago
I love your videos. keep em coming. Never knew about handling newts also. You learn something new every day :)
David Howarth
David Howarth - 10 years ago
job well done
Pondguru
Pondguru - 10 years ago
It was started weeks ago but due to the issues highlighted in the video it was a very stop / start job. Turned out well enough in the end though. I filmed the linking footage and end yesterday. Thanks for watching, man.

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