Does Anyone Know Much About Garden Ponds?

[naomi24]

I’m looking for a new pre-formed replacement liner for one of my garden ponds, but prices appear to vary considerably and I’ve no idea of the differences in materials. I want one about 2mtrs x 1.5mtrs, or thereabouts, but I have no idea which are good quality and which are not. Any advice and recommendations very welcome. Thank you.

[Arrods]

Naomi - do you really need to go for a pre-formed liner? I started out with one but didn't really like it. Have now gone for one of the 'rubber' types - guaranteed for 40 years and much cheaper than the pre-formed ones.

[SlackAlice]

http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Home-and-Garden/Question1260286.html

If you must definitely go for a pre-formed then Fibre Glass is best. If you've already got the hole already there, why not go for a rubber Pondliner.

I have a rubber pondliner in my garden which is which is roughly 6 x 3mtrs with a marginal shelf at one end. Despite accidentally dropping things in it (including a somewhat large terracotta pot) over the years it shows no signs of failing. Its been in for about 20yrs now.

[naomi24]

Thanks all. We have rubber liners in the other ponds, but one of our dogs likes paddling in this particular pond - I don't know why just this one - and he's gone through a number of liners. I thought we'd try something solid this time.

Alice, I'll take a look at fibreglass. Thank you.