- 1). Pick a spot for your water pond feature that receives at least 4 to 6 hours of sunlight per day and is near an electrical outlet. Use a carpenter's level to make sure the ground is level.
- 2). Build a fountain that can be easily moved and situated around the space; these are ideal for small spaces and if you relocate. Use a garden pot made out of plastic for your water feature, which is watertight and weatherproof. If the container has a hole in the bottom, apply one layer of pure silicone caulk to seal up the hole and make the pot watertight.
- 3). Install a recirculating pump, which continuously pulls water from the pot, shooting it through the tube and out again. Attach the clear tubing to the back of the pump. Pull the rest of the tubing up and attach to the fountain. Aim the tubing upward and at the exact spot you want the water to hit the fountain. Nestle the fountain into the container for a snug fit; make sure the pump is situated at the bottom of the container.
- 4). Place your pot in the desired location and fill it halfway with water. Plug the pump into the electrical outlet. Make sure your outdoor outlet has a ground fault interrupter circuit, a type of outlet specifically designed to prevent an electrocution hazard when water and electricity are within close proximity of each other.
- 5). Fill up the remaining part of the container with water until it's approximately three-quarters full. Allow the water to circulate one hour and until the temperature is constant; this will help the water plants adjust to the water; cold water will shock plants.
- 6). Add floating aquatic plants to the water pond for a lush design. Add water hyacinths to the pot or use creeping plants like water mint, which will spill over the container for a bold effect.
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