Formal shaped ponds can be sunk below ground level too and finished by hard landscaping.
Above ground small raised pond ideas.
The construction is actually quite simple yet very beautiful.
Build a sturdy raised garden bed.
First create an above ground frame for the pond by constructing a basic raised garden bed using pressure treated lumber and raised bed corner brackets.
You could build an inground 4 6 foot pond using a pond form and a submersible pump for a few hundred dollars.
Above ground pond construct the walls and trellis.
This one is an above ground koi pond with the frameless window which allows you to watch the fish from several angels.
Don t use a flimsy set of raised bed brackets they will need to be strong to support the outward pressure of water.
Raised ponds are more suited as focal points or fish ponds.
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Build the walls and trellis on a big flat work surface like your driveway.
Level the concrete pads that support the pond box corners.
Set the footing.
My pond was built on a slight hill so 3 sides have stacked 2 6 s while the highest side has only one board.
This will depend on the size and depth of the pond if you need to buy materials like rocks to line the pond and the cost of any landscaping and plants both for the pond and surrounding it.
The earthy brick wall and the greenery complete the look beautifully in natural style.
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Build a formal garden pond from bricks or blocks that can be either raised wholly or partially above ground level.