RELATED ARTICLESĭo you have any questions about options for lining your pond? Let me know in the comments below.Īre you on Pinterest? I have boards dedicated to Backyard Ponds and Water Gardens that you may enjoy.S.G. I hope this has helped you to decide which option is best for your new garden pond. So there are some of the advantages and disadvantages of As a precaution you can lay down some old carpet or a thick layer of newspapers underneath the liner for extra protection.
#Perform vs preform install
Tree roots – If you’re planning to install a pond close to a large tree, you may have problems with tree roots puncturing the liner. Good idea to take your shoes off when installing pond liner. There are no sharp rocks sticking up that could puncture the liner.
You’ll also need to make sure that the surface is level and When digging the hole, the shape needs to be precisely how Installation – Installing a pond liner takes a bit more time and expertise than a preformed pond. Helps beneficial bacteria – Most pond liners have a textured surface which helps beneficial microbes to thrive in the pond. Of your pond down the track, you can drain the pond and move the liner around. Inexpensive – Pond liners are an affordable way to create a custom designed backyard pond.įlexibility – Using a pond liner means that you can create the pond in the exact shape you want, including curved edges, different depths and shelves around the edge of the pond.
#Perform vs preform Patch
Most pond liners are thickĮnough to withstand damage from rocks falling into the pond, but there are patch kits available to fix small holes. Rubber which is flexible, durable and UV resistant. Heavy rain – Rain water can become trapped between the preformed pond and the soil, (particularly clay soil), which can result in the pond floating out of the hole after heavy rain. This makes it difficult to drain the water out of the pond to clean it. Heaving – Many preformed pond owners have had trouble with the pond lifting out of the ground if there isn’t enough water in the pond to weigh it down. The only option would be to install a second pond and connect them with a waterfall. Limited number of shapes available – You can find preformed ponds in rectangle, round and triangular shapes but you can’t tailor them to fit the exact shape you want.įreight – The large size of preformed ponds means that they can be expensive to have delivered, especially if you live in a remote part of the country.Ĭan’t extend the pond – If you want to make your pond bigger later on you can’t expand a preformed pond. Size – Most preformed ponds range in size from about 9 gallons (34 litres) up to 40 gallons (151 litres) so you’re limited to a smaller size pond. Hardy – Preformed ponds will last for many years and they’re strong enough to withstand tree roots and rocks falling into the pond. Once your hole is deep and wide enough, you can place the pond into position and backfill the hole. Preformed ponds are a fixed shape and usually made from recycled flexible plastic or polyethylene, which is non-toxicĮasy to install – The hole you dig for the pond doesn’t have to be exactly the same shape as the preformed pond.
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