Pond Installation Workshop

 

INSTRUCTOR: David Ruf, Owner, Greenhouse Garden Center
DATES: April 4, 2009 - Saturday
TIME: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
COST: $50.00 - RESERVATIONS REQUIRED (Lunch provided)
WOW: Any person attending the workshop will receive a coupon for 15% off all pond supplies and kits for the weekend

SESSION 1:
10:00 am to 12:00 pm


This session will begin with pond design decisions. The discussion will consider site selection, safety concerns, integrating a pond into existing landscape, excavation and drainage concerns, and waterfall and stream construction. The homeowner is encouraged to bring pictures of areas under consideration on their property. Also the homeowner should be prepared and have at least a rough idea of square footage space –wise that can be dedicated to the pond project.

LUNCH – 12:00 pm to 12:45 pm

SESSION 2:
12:45 pm to 2:45 pm


This session will include pump and filtration systems. Filtration systems will include a discussion on the pros and cons of mechanical filtration and biological filtration methods. Water features and lighting will also be included in this session.

BREAK - 2:45 pm to 3:00 pm

SESSION 3:
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm


This final session will include an introduction to water plants and fish. At this time the home owners designs will be reviewed and modified where necessary.