Creating a Barrel Pond
To create a wildlife barrel pond, you’ll need a half-barrel, pond liner, and several other materials listed below:
- Bricks
- Rocks
- Logs
- Branches
- Pond baskets
- Pond soil
- Pond plants
- Gravel
- Water
Lining a Barrel Pond
The solution is to line with a pond liner – either a PVC liner or rubber pond liner.
Setting Up a Half Barrel Pond
If you are lucky enough to find an old half barrel, lining with a pond liner is necessary to prevent water leakage and potential harm to aquatic life.
Adding Fish to a Barrel Pond
Starting with a half whiskey barrel, it is advisable to fit the barrel with a butyl pond liner to prevent rot and protect aquatic life.
Maintaining a Barrel Pond
It’s important to provide a proper environment for fish, including water filtration and oxygenation according to the season and location requirements.
Choosing Plants for a Barrel Pond
When stocking your half barrel pond, consider adding tall, striking plants like Cyperus involucratus for a visually pleasing effect.