AquaScape 99763 Manuel D'instructions Et Maintenance page 7

DESIGN SPACES FOR PLANTS
TIP: Design your shelves wider in areas where
you wish to place aquatic plants, a water depth
up to about 10", so the top shelf is a perfect
location for these plants (Ex. 15).
1st plant and rock shelf:
shelf varies 8" or greater
wide, 1" to 12" deep
Set 6" to 12" size
cobblestones on vertical
edges. Gravel on all
horizontal surfaces.
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 (Ex. 16).
• 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 (Ex. 17).
2" to 3"
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Marginal plants should be removed from
containers and placed into fabric planters
2nd plant and rock shelf:
16" to 20" deep
Ex. 16
Viewing Area
(Patio, Deck or Lawn)
Ex. 17
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• Water lilies will vary according to species, but a depth of
12-24" at the crown works best, so the second shelf or
bottom of the pond will work great for the lilies (Ex. 15).
• 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 completely hidden (Ex. 15).
Water line
Plant pocket 6" to 8" deep,
10" to 16" diameter
• Rough out an excavated area for the skimmer. Simply dig
a hole 18" wide by 21" long (the outline of the skimmer)
and 18" below the desired water level.
• Make sure the excavated area under the skimmer is
compacted and level.
• The skimmer should
be excavated down
to a depth so that
the proposed water
level in the pond is
approximately 3/4"
below the top of the
opening of the skimmer
(Ex. 18).
• Re-check all your measurements, including length and
width of pond, plant shelf depth, and overall pond depth.
STEP 6
INSTALL UNDERLAYMENT AND LINER
• Remove any sharp objects from the excavated basin that
may damage the liner.
• Unfold the underlayment
fabric and place it into your
excavated pond basin.
Starting from the bottom,
remove the slack from the
underlayment, making sure
it conforms into all of the
elevations (Ex. 19).
• Now place the EPDM
fish-safe liner on top of the
underlayment.
Liner ends 1" to 2"
outside of pond
Mulch
Ideal Water Level
3/4" Below
Soil Level
Opening
on 1st Shelf
Ex. 15
Ex. 18
Ex. 19
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