Installing a ponds (Part 3)
Careless of the way that you use, fill the pond up about 1/4 of the way, when the liner will be in the hole. Then cautiously observe the bottom of the pond for any bumps. If you see them, lift the liner (keeping the water on the inside) and remove the waste. When everything on the bottom of your pond looks good, continue filling of the pond and, from time to time, pull up on the edges of the liner to check that it settles into the corners. As soon as the water fills the pond, it will force the liner against the walls of the pond, continue to observe the liner for bumps that may show up and remove the hampering objects.
When the pond is filled with water, smooth the liner out.
Then remove the chlorine from the water: you may try one of a few commercial products for this and they normally have instructions for use.
The next step is to trim the liner. Use some extra material around the edge; do not trim it too close.
At last you’ve got to landscape. Stone is the most popular material for landscaping of the ponds. Start with laying the stone around the pond. At any point on the liner, use flat rocks and avoid placing sharp points against the liner.
Now the time comes to put pond plants into the pond and let them strike roots. Wait about 5 days to put fish into the pond.