Products:
Container Fountain Kit
Aquatic Plant Basket
Chlorine Remover
Tools:
Sealant
Protective wear
Gloves
Garden hose
Decorative Items:
Container (at least 18” in. Dia and 5”-8” Depth)
Aquatic plants
Aquatic plant mix
HOW TO CREATE A
Zen Patio Pond
Before you start planning, take a look at these helpful pond tips!
1
Clean the container to remove any dust or debris from the inside.
If the container is not already watertight, use a liner or sealant. For this project we used a sealant.
Note: Make sure to follow the sealant's label directions during application.
If the container is not already watertight, use a liner or sealant. For this project we used a sealant.
Note: Make sure to follow the sealant's label directions during application.
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You can run the Container Fountain Kit's cord over the side or drill a hole in the container.
For this project, we will run the cord over the back (option 1).
Please follow the fountain kit instruction manual if you wish to drill a hole (option 2).
For this project, we will run the cord over the back (option 1).
Please follow the fountain kit instruction manual if you wish to drill a hole (option 2).
2
Fill the container with water leaving a few inches from the bottom of the rim.
You will be topping off the water in a later step.
You will be topping off the water in a later step.
3
Follow the instructions on the bottle and add Chlorine Remover to the water, which makes the tap water safe for your aquatic plants.
After adding the Chlorine Remover, wait at least 24 hours before adding plants.
After adding the Chlorine Remover, wait at least 24 hours before adding plants.
4
Place the Fountain Kit inside the container in the desired position.
Run the cord out the back of the container.
Note: For this project, we did not use the included extensions for the Fountain Kit.
Run the cord out the back of the container.
Note: For this project, we did not use the included extensions for the Fountain Kit.
5
Fill the Aquatic Plant Basket with an aquatic plant mix.
Place the aquatic plants in and fill in around the plant with aquatic plant mix.
TIP! When removing the aquatic plant from its container, gently loosen the root ball.
Place the aquatic plants in and fill in around the plant with aquatic plant mix.
TIP! When removing the aquatic plant from its container, gently loosen the root ball.
6
Thoroughly water the basket to help compact the aquatic plant mix.
Then carefully lower the plant basket into the patio pond.
TIP! If you want the plant basket to sit higher inside the container you can use the Fountain Kit's container stands.
Then carefully lower the plant basket into the patio pond.
TIP! If you want the plant basket to sit higher inside the container you can use the Fountain Kit's container stands.
7
Fill the container with water leaving a few inches from the top.
For this container the water line is at the bottom of the rim.
For this container the water line is at the bottom of the rim.
8
Add any additional plants like floating plants and make final adjustments.
Plug in and enjoy!
Plug in and enjoy!
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TotalPond Shopping List:
Container Fountain Kit
Aquatic Plant Basket
Chlorine Remover