Even in the smallest garden you can make room for a pond. They can be a focal point adding character and bringing wildlife into your garden.

Little skill is required if you use one of the preformed shapes available from many garden centres.

1.  

   Step 1.

   Mark out the shape of the preformed shape on the ground where you would like to situate the pond. This is often easiest using rope.

2.  

   Step 2.

   Dig out the pond area to a depth slightly bigger than the shape. Make sure you take into account any shelves and changes in depth.

3.  

   Step 3.

   Check the depth of the hole you have dug by laying a plank across the hole. Then measure down using a tape measure. You should also check that it is level using a spirit level.

4.  

   Step 4.

   Place the preformed shape in the hole and check that the edges are completely level using the plank and spirit level.

5.  

   Step 5.

   Run water into the pond and pack soil around the edges as the water level rises. Finally push Aquatic Compost firmly under the selves and push down using a piece of wood.

1. Step 1.

   Mark out the shape of the preformed shape on the ground where you would like to situate the pond. This is often easiest using rope.

2. Step 2.

   Dig out the pond area to a depth slightly bigger than the shape. Make sure you take into account any shelves and changes in depth.

3. Step 3.

   Check the depth of the hole you have dug by laying a plank across the hole. Then measure down using a tape measure. You should also check that it is level using a spirit level.

4. Step 4.

   Place the preformed shape in the hole and check that the edges are completely level using the plank and spirit level.

5. Step 5.

   Run water into the pond and pack soil around the edges as the water level rises. Finally push Aquatic Compost firmly under the selves and push down using a piece of wood.