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Excavate your MicroPond

• All of the soil removed from the

excavation can be spread and

compacted around the Micro-

Falls

, creating a berm. The filter

should be completely surrounded

by soil by the end of the project.

(See fig. 10 on previous page)

Design spaces for plants

• Design your shelves wider in areas

where you wish to place aquatic

plants. (See fig. 14)

• Marginal and bog plants require

a water depth up to about 10",

so the top shelf is a perfect

location for these plants.

(See fig. 14)

• Water lilies will vary according to

species, but a depth of 12-24" at

the crown works best, so the sec-

ond shelf or bottom of the pond

will work great for the lilies.

(See fig. 14)

• To make planting lilies easier, add

a few 'lily pockets.' These pockets

are simply depressions or bowls

cut into the soil 6-8" deep and

10-16" in diameter. The goal is

to create a natural looking pond,

and this is possible only if plant

pots are eliminated or completely

hidden. (See fig. 14)

Marginal plants should be

removed from containers and

placed directly into the gravel

1st plant and rock shelf: shelf

varies 8" or greater wide, 1" to

12" deep

Set 6" to 12" size

cobblestones on verti-

cal edges. Gravel on

all horizontal surfaces

Fig. 14 Pond excavation - side view of plant pockets.

cont...

Leveling the edges

• One of the most important parts

of the excavation is getting the

perimeter of the pond level and

setting the level of the water. An

excellent tool for this is a 2x4

set across the pond. Set a 4-foot

bubble level on the 2x4 to make

sure the perimeter of the pond

is level. We recommend using a

transit or sight level on larger

projects. Check your progress

several times while digging.

• It is typical to set the water level

2- 3" below the main viewing

area (patio, deck, etc.). This will

bring the water level of the pond

up close to the edge of the pond

without going over the sides.

(See fig. 15)

• Rough out an excavated area for

the MicroSkim

. Simply dig a hole

18" wide by 21" long (the outline

of the skimmer) and 18" below

the desired water level.

(See fig. 13)

• The skimmer should be excavated

down to a depth so that the pro-

posed water level in the pond is

approximately ¾" below the top of

the opening of the skimmer.

• Re-check all your measurements,

including length and width of

pond, plant shelf depth,

and overall pond depth.

Water line

2nd plant &

rock shelf: 16"

to 20" deep

2" to 3"

Fig. 15 Set water level 2" - 3" below viewing area.

Plant pocket 6" to 8" deep,

10" to 16" diameter

Viewing Area

(Patio, Deck or Lawn)

Liner ends 1" to 2"

outside of pond

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