I would like to put in a small pond in my parents garden as cheaply as possible. I was thinking about something 8' square upto 10' square, and 4' to 6' deep. I priced liners at $0.42 a square foot that would cost over $200. This plus the cost of pumps, filters, plants and a dozen b.gill would be out of my budget. But there is one thing I can get for free, clay. The gravel pit has plenty of it, all I would half to do is haul it. Probably by hand
Can small ponds be built with a clay liner? If so how much clay and how thick is required? Are there special concerns with clay? like tree roots? or muddy water?
Thanks, I haven't been able to find any answers to these questions, and I appreciate all input from the best pond website in the world.
