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Easy Build Planter Cascade in 11 steps

Easy Build Planter Cascade in 11 steps

ByJanek

Easy To Build Planter Cascade Like me you always say “Yes, I can do that one!” but never get around to doing it. Well you are in luck as I built this one in just a few hours and it looks great! Just follow my easy steps below. Small patio features often benefit from the…

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Flowing Clay Pot Installed in 10 Steps

Flowing Clay Pot Installed in 10 Steps

ByJanek

Flowing Clay Pot Water Feature You can take an ordinary clay pot, manufactured for pot plants, and make an attractive flowing clay pot water feature in a compact border bed. It takes up little space and introduces the sight and sound of trickling water. Although you can use various containers, a shaped vessel is preferable….

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Simple Stepping Stones in 14 Steps

Simple Stepping Stones in 14 Steps

ByJanek

Easy to Build Simple Stepping Stones Designed to allow access from the garden to a stairway built alongside the house, these simple stepping stones are topped with non-slip marble tiles. Supporting piers 500 mm (1 ft 8 in) high have been made with bricks and mortar, while the surface matches adjacent paving and is level…

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Japanese Bamboo Feature Fountain in 12 Steps

Japanese Bamboo Feature Fountain in 12 Steps

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Traditional Japanese Bamboo Feature Fountain (shishi-odoshi) The one DIY project that I always wanted to try is this Japanese Bamboo feature fountain. I came across some good sized bamboo growing along a river bank not far from where I live. After getting permission from the owner of the land I cut one decent size for…

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Formal Face Brick Pond In Only 11 Steps

Formal Face Brick Pond In Only 11 Steps

ByJanek

Formal Face Brick Pond Step-by-step A formal face brick pond that is a reflective pond need not necessarily be large. Provided a portion of the water surface is kept clear of plant life, even the smallest pond can have dramatic, reflective qualities. This design, which was built by Penny with a little help from me…

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  • Fish Ponds
    • Before You Start
    • 30 Step-By-Step Ponds For You
    • Koi Ponds
    • Fish & Plants
    • Pond Water
    • Pond Construction
      • Pumps and Filters
      • Pond Lighting
    • Materials For a Water Feature
    • Quantifying the Cost of Your Pond
  • Backyard Ponds & Pools
    • The Best Pond Building Methods 10 Ideas
    • Formal Ponds and Pools
      • Formal Face Brick Pond In Only 11 Steps
      • 20 Steps To A Pond With Planters
      • Water Feature Pond
      • How To Finish Off Your Pond – 7 Answers
    • Informal Ponds & Pools 4 Tips
      • Install A Preformed Pond in 11 Steps
      • 12 Steps To Make a Bentonite Clay Pond
      • Build An Informal DIY Koi Pond In 18 Steps
    • Natural Water Gardens – 5 Pictures
      • A Bog Garden in 6 Easy Steps
      • Moving Flowing Water Garden Feature 4 Pictures
      • Wandering Garden Stream In 8 Steps
      • Splashing Waterfall in 7 stages
      • Multiple Cascade Pond Built In 12 Steps
    • Water Fountains for Your Garden Pond – 7 Ideas
      • A BirdBath Fountain Done In 10 Steps
      • Precast Fountain Feature in 4 Pieces
      • Get A Wall Mounted Fountain – 11 Easy Steps
      • 3 Bowl Water Fountain in 16 Steps
      • Make This Simple Pebble Water Fountain In Only 10 Steps
      • Japanese Bamboo Feature Fountain in 12 Steps
    • 7 Best Ideas For Crossing Water
      • Build Yourself A Simple Wooden Bridge In 11 Easy Steps
      • Simple Stepping Stones in 14 Steps
    • 5 Easy Small Water Features
      • Flowing Clay Pot Installed in 10 Steps
      • Small Natural-looking Pond in 5 steps
      • Easy Build Planter Cascade in 11 steps
  • Duck Ponds
    • 20 Steps On How to Build a Small Duck Pond
    • Pool & Pond Building Basics
  • Winterizing
    • Overwintering Koi & Fish Ponds 8 Hints
    • Fish Pond Heating, 6 reasons why not
    • Koi & Fish Pond Water Temperature in Autumn 4 Checks
    • Frozen Fish Ponds – 7 Reasons Why
    • Winter Care of Koi, Goldfish & Other Fish
    • Heating Koi Pond Water 12 Pointers
  • Maintenance
    • Algae Control
    • Glossary Of Terms
  • Blog
    • Guest Posts Welcome
  • Our Books
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