How Do You Turn An Old Bathtub Into A Pond?
Pond keeping is a relaxing hobby. But perhaps you don’t have the space to dig a large, decorative pond. Or, it may seem too expensive to replace pond liners every few years. Because of these concerns, the container pond trend was born. A container pond is any pond built from a self-contained, rigid structure. That may be a bathtub, a rain barrel or a large plastic tub. The biggest advantages container ponds have is that they are more easily moved and cared for than traditional, permanent ponds. You can reuse and recycle an old bathtub into a container pond. Choose a location for the bathtub pond. If you intend on keeping fish in your pond, choose semi-shady location, since direct sunlight stimulates algae growth. Not only will algae crowd your pond plants, it will rob the water of nutrients that fish and plants need. Measure the length, width, and depth of the bathtub. Dig the hole for the bathtub pond using these measurements. Hollow out an area underneath where the bathtub drain will
