Backyard Reflections

Now that you’ve chosen the best spot for your garden pond, the next step is to get started on its construction. To ensure that your project goes on without a hitch, you’ll need to watch out for common garden pond installation mistakes. One of the area’s trusted outdoor living contractors, Backyard Reflections, shares some of them here.

• Taking the DIY route.

Garden pond construction isn’t something that homeowners should DIY – this is the first important thing you should remember. The project requires the skills and expertise of an actual landscaping contractor like Backyard Reflections to ensure the best results. Most people underestimate the amount of planning and physical labor involved with pond construction. You can make it easier on yourself by taking the hands-free approach and leaving the job to us. Professional work is a tad costlier, sure, but you’ll find the results will be more than worth it.

• Forgetting about outdoor lighting.

You don’t have to wait until daylight to enjoy your garden pond. If you want to relax next to this excellent water feature at night, you’ll be able to with proper lighting design landscape from Backyard Reflections. With our top-tier and innovative lighting solutions, we can help you turn your garden pond into a focal point even during the nighttime. But that’s not all – good outdoor lighting can also make a huge difference to your safety, meaning you won’t have to worry about a surprise dip into the pond because you’ve missed it in the darkness. 

• Making the pond too shallow or too small.

You’ll want to make sure your garden pond is the right size for your needs. A pond that’s too shallow can heat water up quickly during the summer, which can be dangerous to the fish. You’ll also need to top up the water in a shallow pond regularly because it will be prone to evaporation. A garden pond that’s too small can be an issue, as well. For starters, you can only put a limited number of plants and fish in it. It won’t take long before the plants start spreading out and covering the water, and there’s also the risk of fish overcrowding the pond.

Basically, a too-shallow and too-small pond has higher maintenance requirements, and that’s a huge downside. You can avoid this issue simply by working with Backyard Reflections. You can count on us to tailor your garden pond to your specific wants and needs, making sure it will be a perfect fit for your outdoor space.

Give Us a Call Today

Take the stress out of pond construction by turning to a trusted landscape services professional like Backyard Reflections for the job. With our skilled and experienced team on your side, we’ll make sure your project is done to exceptional results. We proudly serve homeowners in and around Nisswa and Annandale, MN. Call us today at (320) 274-6336 (Annandale) or (218) 454-1065 (Nisswa). You may also fill out this contact form to schedule your consultation. We look forward to working with you!